Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 7 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1 II scores against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and 6000 is 68 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and 6000.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.