Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 1

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was released 9 months after the 1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL6 matches up against the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the 1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and 1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and 1.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.