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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was manufactured 3 years before the GF6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL2 grades vs the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GF6

 E-PL2 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PL2

 GF6 E-PL2 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2011Newer by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GF6

 E-PL2 GF6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 against the GF6.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and GF6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic GF6 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
51
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography highlights
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (280 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL2
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-11 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362 grams (0.80 lb) 323 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 10.6
DXO Low light rating 573 622
Other
Battery life 280 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $326