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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was unveiled 12 months later than the G6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T1 G6 
AnnouncedApril 2014April 2013Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G6 Fujifilm X-T1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm X-T1 G6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the G6.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Panasonic G6
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
66
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
56
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Panasonic G6
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
has touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 10.50 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 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 (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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical 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 images 340 images
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $750