Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was introduced 18 months prior to the NEX-6 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL3 grades vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL3 versus the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and NEX-6.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.