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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was revealed 6 years after the G6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III scores against the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic G6

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G6 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2013More modern by 79 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 G6 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G6

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G6 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III against the G6.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and G6 is 80 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and G6.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M5 III to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
83
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
73
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (310 CIPA)
56
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
77
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery power (310 per charge)
72
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
77
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 low battery power (310 CIPA)
67
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
84
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic support
73
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G6
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-17 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,199 $750