Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G6

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was launched 4 years earlier than the G6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P1 matches up vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic G6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 versus the G6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and G6.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G6 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.