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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
64 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was launched 7 months after the GF6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M1 grades versus the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 E-M1 GF6 
LaunchedOctober 2013April 2013More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 GF6 E-M1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 E-M1 GF6 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 versus the GF6.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and GF6 is 71 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and GF6.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography features
71
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
64
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather proof
 lighter than average (497g)
 good high ISO (25,600)
77
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
51
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than average (497g)
 weather proof
 provides touch focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 low battery pack (350 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
69
 has touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography info
73
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
67
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging information
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 lighter than average (497 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
32
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-10-28 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 54
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 757 622
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Type 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $799 $326