Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 5 years after the GF6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm X-T30 | GF6 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-T30
GF6 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm X-T30 | GF6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF6 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and GF6.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 pounds) | 323g (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $899 | $326 |