Canon T6 vs Olympus E-520

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon T6 vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-520 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T6 scores vs the E-520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 & Olympus E-520. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6 has got external measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6 vs Olympus E-520 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T6 vs the E-520.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and E-520 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and E-520.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon T6 will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger T6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.