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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was announced 3 years after the GF2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-PL6 GF2 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2011Newer by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-PL6

 GF2 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF2

 E-PL6 GF2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the GF2.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and GF2 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and GF2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-PL6 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
85
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-08-01 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $330