Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PM2 was announced 2 months later than the GF6 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PM2 grades against the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GF6
E-PM2 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PM2
GF6 | E-PM2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF6
E-PM2 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | May 2013 | April 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the GF6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and GF6 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and GF6.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the age of the products into consideration.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-05-21 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 323 grams (0.71 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $448 | $326 |