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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(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
Panasonic GF6
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic GF6

 E-PM2 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-PM2

 GF6 E-PM2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF6

 E-PM2 GF6 
RevealedMay 2013April 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
66
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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