Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6100

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL2 grades against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 and the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and A6100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will give extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.