Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6000

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 4 years before the A6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the A6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and A6000.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6000 will offer more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.