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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 7 years later than the G6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G6 
ReleasedJanuary 2021April 2013More recent by 95 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1036kSharper display (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 G6 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S G6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the G6.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G6 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G6.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you more detail as a result of its extra 86 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
97
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Panasonic G6 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (900g)
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
56
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
72
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (900g)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 460 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $5,999 $750