Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was introduced 17 months after the G6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL7 matches up against the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 and the G6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and G6.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent E-PL7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.