Leica M10 vs Olympus E-PL6

Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica M10 and Olympus E-PL6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was announced 2 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M10 grades vs the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M10 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Leica M10 and Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 and the E-PL6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-PL6 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and E-PL6.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M10 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger M10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.