Canon M6 vs Olympus PEN-F

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M6 versus Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty close but the M6 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was introduced 13 months after the PEN-F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M6 scores vs the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 versus Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M6 compared to the PEN-F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and PEN-F is 84 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and PEN-F.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 will have an edge in sensor tech.