Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G6

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic G6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was released 2 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the PEN-F grades vs the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F versus Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F against the G6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and G6 is 84 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and G6.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus PEN-F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger PEN-F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.