Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3
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![Canon EOS M6 front Canon EOS M6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M6/Canon-M6-front.jpg)
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Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Old Model is Canon M3
- Successor is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
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Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon M6 and Olympus E-PL3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The M6 was introduced 5 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M6 grades against the E-PL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Olympus E-PL3
M6 | E-PL3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Canon M6
E-PL3 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Olympus E-PL3
M6 | E-PL3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon M6 and Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 versus the E-PL3.
![Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and E-PL3 is 84 and 88 respectively.
![Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and E-PL3.
As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M6 will resolve more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon M6 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS M6 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | Truepic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1317 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $679 | $399 |