Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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89 Imaging
48 Features
54 Overall
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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- Superseded the Panasonic GF3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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF5
E-PL6 | GF5 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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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 |