Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PM2

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was announced 15 months later than the E-PM2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL6 grades against the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 and the E-PM2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and E-PM2 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and E-PM2.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger E-PL6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.