Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was launched 24 months later than the SP-820UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.