In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II lens |
Height | 8.46 cm | 8.44 cm |
Width | 12.245 cm | 12.17 cm |
Depth | 7.14 cm | 4.9 cm |
Weight | 340 g | 335 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 335 g Camera with battery and memory card: 383 g |
Body Material | - | Engineering plastic |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Silver |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.05 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 18,310,000 pixels | 21,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (4/3") |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic VIII |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 28 - 84mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 75 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual (by ring) |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Zoom Maximum Speed Adjustment, MSC technology, Super HR (High Refractive) index lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 121 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Assist |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 1.23x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +2 |
Viewfinder Information | - | Shutter speed, exposure compensation, aperture, white balance, Exposure Mode, image stabilizer, exposure bracketing, battery status, AF lock, AF point, electronic level, metering mode |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | Viewfinder brightness control |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 200-25600 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 80-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Focus bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, night scene, panning, sports mode, sunset, candle, night scene with portrait, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, handheld starlight, backlight correction HDR, light trace, multi focus |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Dynamic B&W, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Sunshine, Toy Pop, Fantasy | Sepia, Monotone, Neutral, Vivid, purple, blue, green, soft focus, natural, Flat, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film, e-Portrait, i-Finish, Colour Creator |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light, Flash, shade, overcast, 2000K - 14000K |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 120 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Clear Retouch function | - |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,036,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Tilting |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8.3 | 5.1 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 2336 x 1752 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2336 x 1560 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
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Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps |
MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Olympus BLS-50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) | Olympus BLS-50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 14-140mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 45-150mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 360 shots Video recording - 80 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer, QR code scanning |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Remote control |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 40 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 8.7 frames per second |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, Intelligent Scene Selector, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, DLNA support, Motion Detection Technology, Subject Detection technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function, Wi-Fi Direct | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Dual Axis Electronic Level, silent shooting, High Dynamic Range (HDR), multiple exposure capture, image overlay, Post-recording function |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |