Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 17 months prior to the E-PL6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the E-PL6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL6 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.