Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-870

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-870, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the TG-870 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL6 grades versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the TG-870.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TG-870 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and TG-870.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-PL6 will be behind in sensor innovation.