Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 4 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades versus the RX10 IV with regards 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-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and RX10 IV is 88 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 will be behind in sensor technology.