Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 11 months after the QX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL6 grades against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outside 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 Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and QX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.