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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GF6
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GF6

 E-PL9 GF6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2013More recent by 59 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PL9

 GF6 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF6

 E-PL9 GF6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
64
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
77
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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