Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL2

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M6 and Olympus E-PL2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 was brought out 6 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M6 matches up vs the E-PL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M6 vs the E-PL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and E-PL2 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and E-PL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer M6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.