Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL6 was announced 11 months earlier than the GX8 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades versus the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic GX8
E-PL6 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus E-PL6
GX8 | E-PL6 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | August 2014 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic GX8
E-PL6 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 and the GX8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and GX8.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $898 |