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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was released 3 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL6 grades against the GH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GH2

 E-PL6 GH2 
RevealedAugust 2014March 2011Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus E-PL6

 GH2 E-PL6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH2

 E-PL6 GH2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 provides exterior dimensions 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 GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the GH2.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GH2 is 88 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and GH2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent E-PL6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Panasonic GH2
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography advice
85
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
62
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (330 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging advice
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH2
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-08-01 2011-03-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 15.60 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
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 442 grams (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 360 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $1,000