Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH6

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GH6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and GH6 (25MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was unveiled 9 years before the GH6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M10 grades against the GH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 features external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 versus the GH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and GH6 is 82 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and GH6.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GH6 to deliver greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.