Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-3

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 4 months after the K-3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores versus the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 features external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and K-3 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and K-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.