Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL6

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-P3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the E-PL6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P3 grades against the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements 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-P3 vs Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 against the E-PL6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and E-PL6.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL6 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.