Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was introduced very close to the GM5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL6 matches up against the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides 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 GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 and the GM5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and GM5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.