Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 8010

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus 8010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was launched 4 years after the 8010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL6 grades versus the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 has got physical 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 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 against the 8010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and 8010 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and 8010.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.