Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 18 months later than the E-PL6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-PL6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL6 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.