Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 3 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL6 matches up against the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 vs the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-PL6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.