Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic G5
- Replacement is Panasonic G7
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic G6
E-PL8 | G6 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | April 2013 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus E-PL8
G6 | E-PL8 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G6
E-PL8 | G6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 357g (0.79 lbs) | 390g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
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 | $500 | $750 |