Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 2 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL6 scores vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the LZ20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and LZ20 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and LZ20.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL6 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.