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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was announced 4 years after the G10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL6 grades versus the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic G10

 E-PL6 G10 
RevealedAugust 2014August 2010More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-PL6

 G10 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic G10

 E-PL6 G10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the G10.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and G10 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and G10.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL6 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G10 Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G10 Sports photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic G10
86
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
54
good battery (380 per charge)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
59
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
23
has face detection focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic G10
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-08-01 2010-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 388 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life 360 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $550