Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured around the same time to the Q-S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 versus the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and Q-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.