Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6300

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 6 years before the A6300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL2 grades versus the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 and the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and A6300 is 85 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and A6300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6300 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.