Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic FH6

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 20 months before the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL1 matches up against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 against the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and FH6 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and FH6.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH6 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.