Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ150

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was launched 2 years after the FZ150 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 against the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and FZ150 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 provides an edge in sensor technology.