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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Released August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Released December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was announced 8 months later than the GM1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GM1

 E-PL6 GM1 
ReleasedAugust 2014December 2013More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 GM1 E-PL6 
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GM1

 E-PL6 GM1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the GM1.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and GM1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer E-PL6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography factors
85
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
74
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging information
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-08-01 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $750