Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 6 months prior to the GF6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL5 vs the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and GF6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.