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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic G6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 2 years after the G6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR G6 
LaunchedAugust 2015April 2013More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 G6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR G6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the G6.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G6 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and G6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Panasonic G6
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography factors
Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
64
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low battery power (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
33
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $750