Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Updated by Panasonic GF7
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL7 was launched 18 months after the GF6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades vs the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic GF6
E-PL7 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | April 2013 | Newer by 18 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PL7
GF6 | E-PL7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF6
E-PL7 | GF6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL7 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL7 and the GF6.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and GF6.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PL7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-01 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 pounds) | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $326 |