Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PL6

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was introduced 4 months prior to the E-PL6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M10 scores vs the E-PL6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 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).

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

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 and the E-PL6.

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

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the release date of the products into consideration.