Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL6 grades vs the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PL6 will give more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.