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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was manufactured 7 months after the G6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 matches up versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic G6

 E-M1 G6 
IntroducedOctober 2013April 2013Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1037k1036kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus E-M1

 G6 E-M1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G6

 E-M1 G6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 and the G6.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and G6 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and G6.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger E-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (497g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (350 shots)
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-28 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 61
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 757 639
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $750