Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 6000

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus 6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was announced within a month of the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up against the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 against the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and 6000.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P1 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.