Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G6

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was launched 6 months later than the G6 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P5 scores versus the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 and the G6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and G6.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.