Olympus E-PM1 vs Sony A6700

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony A6700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 12 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Sony A6700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 and the A6700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and A6700 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and A6700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A6700 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.