Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL8 was announced 3 years after the G6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 and the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and G6.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent E-PL8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.