Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was launched 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 against the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and ZS10.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.