Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony RX100

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was released 24 months later than the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL6 grades versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 has got external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and RX100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.