Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was launched 3 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external dimensions 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 Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the NX11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NX11 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and NX11.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.