Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 4 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL6 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 has outside 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.