Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G6

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL3 was introduced 19 months prior to the G6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL3 grades vs the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and G6.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G6 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.