Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was launched 13 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 grades vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 has physical dimensions 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and TX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.