Question :
What differentiates the E-PL6 from the E-PL5?

Effective Pixels	16.05 million pixels
Color	Silver,Black,White,Red	Silver,Black,White
Image Processing	True Pic VI
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: ISO LOW ( approx. 100 ) - 25600 ( Customizable,Default:LOW ( approx. 100 ) - 1600 ) Manual: ISO LOW ( approx. 100 ) - 25600	Auto: ISO 200 - 25600 ( Customizable, Default: ISO 200 - 1600 ) Manual: ISO 200 - 25600
Built-in Flash	Not available Bundled with a dedicated external flash FL-LM1
Accessory Port ( AP2 )	Available
Monitor	3.0 inches / 16:9 Approx. 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD Touch Panel, adjustable ( the monitor can be set to the angle to take your own picture )
Grip	Available ( bundled, interchangeable grip: MCG-4 )
Control Dial	1 dial
Mode Dial	Available
Focus Mode	Single AF ( S-AF ) Continuous AF ( C-AF ) Manual Focus ( MF ) S-AF＋MF ( Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode ) AF tracking ( C-AF＋TR )
Advance AF	Available
AF Area	35 points
Focusing Point Selection	All target, Group target ( 9 out of 35 points ) Single target ( normal size, small size )
Level Gauge	Available	Not available
Shutter Speed	60 - 1/4000 sec.
Sequential Shooting	Approx. 8 fps ( Sequential shooting H mode, when image stabilizer is Off )
Release Lag-Time	Normal or Short can be selected.	Not available
Interval Shooting	Available Interval time: 1 sec. - 24 hours, Number of storable pictures: 99 frames max.	Not available
Time-Lapse Movie ( Interval Movie )	Available AVI Motion JPEG, 1280 x 720, 10fps	Not available
Built-in Image Stabilizer ( Still Pictures )	3 modes Auto, Vertical IS, Horizontal IS
Built-in Image Stabilizer ( Movie )	2 modes Movie-I.S., Auto
Digital Tele-converter	Available ( 2x )
Menu Languages	34 languages including Japanese and English
Picture Mode	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art filters
Art Filter	12 Art Filters - Pop Art - Soft Focus - Pale&Light Color - Light Tone - Grainy Film - Pin Hole - Diorama - Cross Process - Gentle Sepia - Dramatic Tone - Key Line - Watercolor Art filter variation and 7 art effects available
Face Priority AF / Eye Detection AF	Available
Multi Exposure	2 frames / Auto gain, Overlay ( a RAW image can be overlaid with multiple exposures )
Movie Recording	MOV ( MPEG-4AVC/H.264 ) AVI Motion JPEG ( 30fps )
Movie Effect	Multi-echo One-shot echo Art fade Movie Tele-converter ( 4x )
Underwater Housing ( Sold Separately )	PT-EP10
HDMI Output Connector	HDMI Micro Connector ( Type D )
Memory	SD / SDHC / SDXC cards ( UHS-I compatible ), Eye-Fi card, FlashAir
Software ( Packaged with the Camera )	OLYMPUS Viewer 3	OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Dimensions ( Excluding Protrusions )	110.5 mm (W) x 63.7 mm (H) x 38.2 mm (D) / 4.4" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 1.5" (D)
Battery	BLS-5
Number of Storable Shots	Approx. 360 shots
Weight ( Battery and Media Card Included )	Approx. 325g
Release Date	June 2013	October 2012

Question :
What other items come packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

-	E-PL6 Camera
-	Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery ( BLS-5 )
-	Lithium-ion Battery Charger ( BCS-5 )
-	USB Cable ( CB-USB6 )
-	Monaural Audio / Video Cable ( CB-AVC3 )
-	Body Cap
-	Strap
-	Camera Grip MCG-4
-	Dedicated External Flash ( FL-LM1 )
-	Flash Case
-	Olympus Setup CD-ROM:
	OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software ( Windows / Mac )
-	Instruction Manual
-	Warranty Card

Question :
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each recording mode?

Answer:
The following table show the approximate values:

【 Still Pictures 】
The following table shows the approximate values when shooting still pictures in the 4:3 aspect ratio.

Recording Mode		Number of Pixels	Compression Rate	File Format	File Size (Approx.)	Number of Storable Pictures
						1 GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card
RAW		4608 x 3456	Lossless compression	ORF	17.0 MB	41
L (Large)	SF (SuperFine)		1/2.7	JPEG	11.0 MB	79
	F (Fine)		1/4		7.5 MB	114
	N (Normal)		1/8		3.5 MB	248
	B (Basic)		1/12		2.4 MB	369
M (Middle)	SF	3200 x 2400	1/2.7		5.6 MB	155
	F		1/4		3.4 MB	257
	N		1/8		1.7 MB	508
	B		1/12		1.2 MB	753
	SF	2560 x 1920	1/2.7		3.2 MB	271
	F		1/4		2.2 MB	398
	N		1/8		1.1 MB	782
	B		1/12		0.8 MB	1,151
	SF	1920 x 1440	1/2.7		1.8 MB	476
	F		1/4		1.3 MB	701
	N		1/8		0.7 MB	1,356
	B		1/12		0.5 MB	1,968
	SF	1600 x 1200	1/2.7		1.3 MB	678
	F		1/4		0.9 MB	984
	N		1/8		0.5 MB	1,906
	B		1/12		0.4 MB	2,653
S (Small)	SF	1280 x 960	1/2.7		0.9 MB	1,034
	F		1/4		0.6 MB	1,488
	N		1/8		0.4 MB	2,773
	B		1/12		0.3 MB	3,813
	SF	1024 x 768	1/2.7		0.6 MB	1,564
	F		1/4		0.4 MB	2,260
	N		1/8		0.3 MB	4,068
	B		1/12		0.2 MB	5,547
	SF	640 x 480	1/2.7		0.3 MB	3,589
	F		1/4		0.2 MB	5,085
	N		1/8		0.2 MB	7,627
	B		1/12		0.1 MB	10,170

Note:
Depending on the memory card, the recording may stop without recording to the maximum time.
A Speed Class 6 SD card is recommended for HD movie recording.
Compatibility table for Media Card ( OM-D / PEN series )
Compatibility table for Eye-Fi Cards

Question :
Can I use an external flash and the optional optical viewfinder VF-1 or optional electronic viewfinder VF-2 / VF-3 / VF-4 at the same time?

Answer:
No. In order to use any of these optional viewfinders with the E-PL6, it must be attached to the camera's hot shoe.
Because the E-PL6 has only one hot shoe, the VF-1 or VF-2 / VF-3 / VF-4 and an external flash cannot be used simultaneously.
When shooting with an external flash, view your subject on the Live View LCD monitor.

Note:
Refer to the following web page to find compatible viewfinders for the PEN series cameras:
Viewfinders for PEN series cameras.

Question :
What type of memory card can I use with this model?

Answer:
This model is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, including Eye-Fi and Flash Air cards.
xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash® media cannot be used.

Note:
To see a list of compatible memory cards, click here:
Compatibility table for Media Card ( OM-D / PEN series )

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Download Manuals : OM-D / PEN series

Question :
When recording movies I can hear the sound of the lens focusing, how can I reduce this sound?

Answer:
When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. This is due to the proximity of the microphone to the lens. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.

Question :
My lens is not auto-focusing, what is the cause?

Answer:
In the micro four thirds lineup the following lenses, M. Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 Pro, M. Zuiko 12mm f1.8, and M. Zuiko 17mm f1.8 have a function called Manual Focus Clutch Focusing. This ring controls whether the camera/lens is in MF (Manual Focus) or AF (Auto Focus). If you are using one of these lenses, grasp the focusing ring between your thumb and forefinger and push it toward the front of the lens. It will snap forward and set the focus mode to AF. If you pull it back to expose the Hyper focal scale it will be in Manual mode. Basically this allows for quick switching in situations where manual focus is better suited for the situation.