Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-610

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 3 years after the TG-610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL6 scores versus the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 offers external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the TG-610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and TG-610.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.