Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the E-PL6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL6.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.