Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A6600

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PM1 scores against the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Sony A6600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the A6600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and A6600.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6600 will give more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.