Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G5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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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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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 type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1036k | 920k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2013 | April 2013 | Similar age | |
| Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-M1 | Panasonic 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 |