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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 2 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 II scores vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GF6

 E-M10 II GF6 
ReleasedAugust 2015April 2013More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 GF6 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF6

 E-M10 II GF6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II and the GF6.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and GF6 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and GF6.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer E-M10 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography highlights
73
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
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 alias 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 323 grams (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 54
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.6
DXO Low light rating 842 622
Other
Battery life 320 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $326