Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 4 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides physical 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) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 versus the Tough-3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and Tough-3000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.