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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 5 months later than the G6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-M1 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 G6 Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-M1 G6 
ReleasedSeptember 2013April 2013Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the G6.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G6 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G6.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
31
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $750