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E-PL6 (or E-PL5) as a pocket camera?

Started Apr 12, 2015 | Discussions thread
frangulis Forum Member • Posts: 72
Re: E-PL6 (or E-PL5) as a pocket camera?

TimoK wrote:

Hi all,

I'm considering getting a small inexpensive pocket camera and noticed I could get the PEN E-PL6 + 14-42 EZ kit for 399 eur. On the other hand, I could also get the Sony DSC-RX100 (the original) for the same amount. Both prices are for new units. Obviously the Sony is smaller. Oly has the bigger sensor but I'm not sure how the pancake fares optically against the Sony. I'd appreciate any pointers.

Regards,

Timo

Pockatability all depends on the size of your pockets I guess. I have E-PL6 and E-P5. I have been using the E-PL6 with Panny 14mm 2.5 pancake prime as my pocket camera for the past two years or so. The 14mm pancake prime is about the same size as the 14-42 EZ and the whole combo fits in the palm of my hand and slips easily into coat or jacket pocket or the pockets of roomy shorts. I love the tilting screen, take a lot of pictures at waist level, and would never want to go without a tiltscreen any more. To me the E-PL series are the ideal camera size. Would not want any smaller, can hardly cope with anything bigger. Can also fit an EVF or microphone on top if need be. I am actually planning to get a dekitted 14-42 pancake zoom at 230 euro's instead of the prime for more reach. The price you mention for the kit sounds like a great deal. I would say, go for it.

Regards,

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Steven

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