Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was brought out 6 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and GF6 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and GF6.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 III to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.