Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL6

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 3 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL6 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL6.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.