Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 4 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL6 matches up against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 against the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and T99.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.