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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was unveiled 4 years after the GF6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5S matches up vs the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GF6

 GH5S GF6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018April 2013Newer by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GH5S

 GF6 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF6

 GH5S GF6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5S versus the GF6.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and GF6 is 62 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and GF6.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GF6 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
64
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
69
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-08 2013-04-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 323g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $2,498 $326