Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL9 was launched 4 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL9 grades versus the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GF6
E-PL9 | GF6 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | April 2013 | More recent by 59 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF6
E-PL9 | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 and the GF6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and GF6.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PL9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-08 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 323g (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $326 |