Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 6 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and E-PL6 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and E-PL6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.