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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
75
Imaging
44
Features
20
Overall
34
Epson R-D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Successor is Epson R-D1x
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Epson R-D1 versus Panasonic GF6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was manufactured 10 years prior to the GF6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R-D1 matches up versus the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Panasonic GF6

 R-D1 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Epson R-D1

 GF6 R-D1 
LaunchedApril 2013March 2004Fresher by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kSharper display (+805k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GF6

 R-D1 GF6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 compared to the GF6.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and GF6 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R-D1 and GF6.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
38
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
9
no video recording
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
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Epson R-D1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1 and Panasonic GF6
 Epson R-D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2004-03-11 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 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 None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,709 $326