Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 7 years before the A6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outer dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1 and the A6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and A6500.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A6500 will give more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.