Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G6

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic G6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was introduced 6 years later than the G6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 III scores against the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and G6 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and G6.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1 III to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.