Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 6020

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus 6020, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and 6020 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-PL3 was introduced 20 months after the 6020 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL3 scores vs the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 versus the 6020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and 6020.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will resolve more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-PL3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.