Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was announced 3 years prior to the G6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL2 grades vs the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the G6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and G6.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic G6 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.