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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
64 Overall
56

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(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
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
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5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).

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 G100 GF6 
IntroducedJune 2020April 2013More modern by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6

		

		

			
 G100 GF6 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
64
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
77
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
56
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (270 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
51
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography advice
78
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (270 shots)
69
 supports touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
71
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery (270 CIPA)
67
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
32
 has touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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