Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic G6

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL6 was announced 16 months after the G6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores versus the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and G6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-PL6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.