Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GF6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL1 scores vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL1 and the GF6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and GF6.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GF6 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.