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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was announced 5 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R-D1x matches up vs the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GF6

 R-D1x GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Epson R-D1x

 GF6 R-D1x 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF6

 R-D1x GF6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the GF6.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and GF6 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and GF6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Epson R-D1x
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (6MP)
64
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography information
Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
39
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (620 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
9
can't shoot video
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GF6
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Panasonic
Model Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-27 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 pounds) 323g (0.71 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,709 $326