Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 II was manufactured 13 months after the E-PL6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up against the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).

See the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II against the E-PL6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and E-PL6 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-PL6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M10 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.