Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was launched 2 years after the G6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up against the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II versus the G6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and G6 is 82 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and G6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 II will have an edge in sensor technology.