Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL6 was revealed at a similar time to the QX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and QX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.