Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax ist DS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 9 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 versus the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and ist DS2 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and ist DS2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.