Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic GF6

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.