Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-100

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was launched 7 months later than the SP-100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 grades against the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the SP-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and SP-100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL6 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.