Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G6

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was launched 4 years after the G6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 III has outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and G6 is 80 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and G6.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.