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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic G6, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was released 14 months after the G6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 grades vs the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic G6

 FZ1000 G6 
RevealedJune 2014April 2013Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 G6 FZ1000 
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic G6

 FZ1000 G6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 vs the G6.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and G6 is 55 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and G6.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Panasonic G6
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
56
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
has focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
64
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G6 Vlogging highlights
66
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-12 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 10.50 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 831 gr (1.83 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 517 639
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $750