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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was released 8 months after the GF6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 grades vs the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic GF6

 1 GF6 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2013More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus 1

 GF6 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic GF6

 1 GF6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 and the GF6.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and GF6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography information
Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery life (410 shots)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-25 2013-04-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 4.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 323g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 54
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 179 622
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $326