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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Announced February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was introduced 24 months earlier than the GH6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1 III grades against the GH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 GH6 E-M1 III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022February 2020More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kClearer screen (+803k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH6

		

		

			
 E-M1 III GH6 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III has got external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III and the GH6.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and GH6 is 67 and 56 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and GH6.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GH6 to provide more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 III will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography highlights
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
79
 manual focus
 MP count high (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
Panasonic GH6 Street photography information
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography info
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography info
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
71
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (25MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography features
79
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
68
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count high (25 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography info
81
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic jack
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (5760 x 2880 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-11 2022-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 118
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 823 gr (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 420 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type 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)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,800 $2,198