Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF6

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 23 months after the GF6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M5 II grades vs the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II and the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and GF6 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and GF6.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer E-M5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.