Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic L10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and L10 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was introduced 6 years later than the L10 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL6 scores vs the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical 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) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic L10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and L10 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and L10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-PL6 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.