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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was introduced 3 years before the GH5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL6 scores vs the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-PL6 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-PL6

 GH5 E-PL6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2014Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH5

 E-PL6 GH5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 vs the GH5.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and GH5 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and GH5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GH5 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
86
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-08-01 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine
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 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $300 $1,298