Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS80

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 grades versus the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 and the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and ZS80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.