Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Successor is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Later Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GF6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up against the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GF6
FZ100 | GF6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FZ100
GF6 | FZ100 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GF6
FZ100 | GF6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 compared to the GF6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and GF6 is 67 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and GF6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 540 gr (1.19 lb) | 323 gr (0.71 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 340 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | 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 |
Launch cost | $500 | $326 |