Canon M10 vs Olympus E-PL6

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M10 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is very comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was unveiled 15 months after the E-PL6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the M10 matches up versus the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The full galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M10 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 against the E-PL6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and E-PL6 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and E-PL6.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M10 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.