Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W560

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and W560 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL6 scores against the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and W560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.