Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100/Panasonic-G100-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6/Panasonic-GF6-front.jpg)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Introduced June 2020
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The G100 was brought out 7 years after the GF6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G100 matches up against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GF6
G100 | GF6 | |||
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Introduced | June 2020 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 88 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic G100
GF6 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6
G100 | GF6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
See the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 versus the GF6.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and GF6 is 81 and 87 respectively.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GF6.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-06-24 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k 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 | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 323 gr (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $698 | $326 |