Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH3

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 4 years after the FH3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the FH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and FH3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and FH3.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 should have an edge in sensor technology.