Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus 6000

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Olympus 6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL8 was introduced 7 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL8 grades versus the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and 6000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.