Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL6

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was manufactured 7 months after the E-PL6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M3 matches up vs the E-PL6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M3 against the E-PL6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and E-PL6 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and E-PL6.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger M3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.