Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF1

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was released 4 years later than the GF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys outer measurements 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 GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 vs the GF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GF1 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and GF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-PL6 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.