Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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![Olympus PEN E-PL6 front Olympus PEN E-PL6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL6/Olympus-E-PL6-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5/Panasonic-GF5-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
48 Features
54 Overall
50
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Later Model is Panasonic GF6
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
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The E-PL6 was launched 2 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 matches up against the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GF5
E-PL6 | GF5 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus E-PL6
GF5 | E-PL6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF5
E-PL6 | GF5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the GF5.
![Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GF5 is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and GF5.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL6 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2012-04-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 267 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $600 |