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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2014
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The T Type 701 was revealed 13 months later than the GF6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic GF6

 T Type 701 GF6 
AnnouncedApril 2014April 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1040kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Leica T Type 701

 GF6 T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GF6

 T Type 701 GF6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the GF6.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and GF6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The T Type 701 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern T Type 701 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
54
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
69
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
32
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GF6
 Leica T Typ 701Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica T Typ 701 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-24 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,300k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 54
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 1082 622
Other
Battery life 400 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,603 $326