Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7
Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
62
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
62
Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
58
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GF7
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL6 was brought out 6 months prior to the GF7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GF7
| E-PL6 | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-PL6
| GF7 | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GF7
| E-PL6 | GF7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | February 2015 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the GF7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and GF7.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 CIPA)
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Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2015-02-01 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $308 |