Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was announced 4 years earlier than the GF6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-620 matches up versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 versus the GF6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and GF6 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and GF6.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF6 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind in sensor innovation.