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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was announced 5 years after the GH1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL6 matches up against the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GH1

 E-PL6 GH1 
RevealedAugust 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 GH1 E-PL6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH1

 E-PL6 GH1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 has got external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the GH1.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GH1 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and GH1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-PL6 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
85
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
72
selfie friendly screen
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-08-01 2009-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 1.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 325 grams (0.72 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $949