Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX90 was unveiled 19 months prior to the GF6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FX90 matches up versus the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic GF6
FX90 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FX90
GF6 | FX90 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic GF6
FX90 | GF6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX90 against the GF6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and GF6.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FX90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-26 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 323g (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photos | 340 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $227 | $326 |