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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G100 was announced 7 years later than the G6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G100 scores against the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic G6

 G100 G6 
ReleasedJune 2020April 2013Fresher by 88 months
Display resolution1840k1036kCrisper display (+804k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic G100

 G6 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G6

 G100 G6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 against the G6.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and G6 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and G6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (270 shots)
72
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-06-24 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $698 $750