Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 4 years after the NX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 matches up against the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys exterior 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) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 against the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and NX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will render more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.