Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was introduced 16 months after the GF6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores against the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PL6 and the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and GF6.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-PL6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.