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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
Panasonic GF6
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-T30 GF6 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2013Newer by 72 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 GF6 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm X-T30 GF6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography factors
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
80
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing MP (26MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
69
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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