Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-3

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 5 months after the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL6 grades versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 has external 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 TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 and the TG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TG-3.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.