Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5000

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 7 months after the a5000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL6 scores against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 features 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) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 against the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and a5000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.