Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL6 was released 2 months later than the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys exterior 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 Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and FZ1000 is 88 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and FZ1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.