Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was launched 2 years after the S2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 vs the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and S2.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.