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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was brought out 5 years later than the GF6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1X grades versus the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GF6

 E-M1X GF6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019April 2013More recent by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GF6 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GF6

 E-M1X GF6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the GF6.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and GF6 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and GF6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
64
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
68
great battery pack (870 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (997 grams)
69
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competition (997 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 323 grams (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life 870 photos 340 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
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
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $2,999 $326