Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony RX10 III

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was launched 20 months before the RX10 III making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 versus the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and RX10 III is 88 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and RX10 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.