Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM1 was brought out 16 months prior to the GF6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM1 scores against the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the GF6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and GF6 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and GF6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GF6 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.