Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was introduced 20 months before the GX85 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL6 grades vs the GX85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 offers physical 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 GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 versus the GX85.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and GX85 is 88 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and GX85.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.