Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P1 grades against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 and the NEX-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.