In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 and Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake. 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 PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake lens |
| Height | 8.46 cm | 6.85 cm |
| Width | 12.245 cm | 11.83 cm |
| Depth | 7.14 cm | 3.81 cm |
| Weight | 340 g | 289 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 289 g Camera with battery and memory card: 337 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver with black lens |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 (17.4 x 13.0 mm) |
| 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 | - |
| PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Image Processor | Venus Engine | TruePic VIII |
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| LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ |
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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 PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye priority AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | - |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | - |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 100 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 100, ISO auto (100-6400), ISO 200-25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow 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, white balance 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 landscape, panorama assist, panning, sports mode, sunset, candle, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, handheld starlight, backlight correction HDR, light trace, portrait + nightscape, 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, Vivid, purple, blue, green, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, 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) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade |
| 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 |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | Clear Retouch function | - |
| DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 | 1,037,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF | Display brightness control, display colour control |
| FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8.3 | 5.4 |
| 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 | Flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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, WAV |
| 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 PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 |
| 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 |
5184 x 3888 |
| 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 MOV - 1920 x 1080 p MOV - 1280 x 720 p |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 - 140 minutes |
| CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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, QR code scanning |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge 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 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
| FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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, 15 frames per second, 6.3 frames per second, 4.8 frames per second, 8.7 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| 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 | Audio recording, built-in speaker, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, shadow point display, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, silent shooting, GPS via mobile |
| OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Olympus PEN E-P7 + M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm EZ Pancake |
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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 | 0 °C |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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