Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was released 4 years prior to the GF6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P1 scores versus the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 vs the GF6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and GF6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF6 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.