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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2022
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was unveiled about the same time to the GH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the OM System OM-1 scores versus the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic GH6

 OM System OM-1 GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the OM System OM-1

 GH6 OM System OM-1 
Screen resolution1840k1620kSharper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH6

 OM System OM-1 GH6 
LaunchedFebruary 2022February 2022Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-1 features outer dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has proportions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs the GH6.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and GH6 is 65 and 56 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and GH6.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GH6 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography highlights
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography info
Panasonic GH6 Street photography info
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery power (360 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with OM System OM-1
Travel photography with Panasonic GH6
78
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (5760 x 2880 resolution)
has microphone port
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH6
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-02-15 2022-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 118
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 823 grams (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $2,199 $2,198