Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL6

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was released 3 years after the E-PL6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-PL6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and E-PL6 is 80 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and E-PL6.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.