Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G6

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was introduced 4 years after the G6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL9 scores vs the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and G6.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-PL9 should have an edge in sensor tech.