Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SH-2

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SH-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was launched 7 months prior to the SH-2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 has got external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 against the SH-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and SH-2 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and SH-2.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.