Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6
(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
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Updated by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G5 was manufactured 8 months prior to the GF6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G5 matches up versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic GF6
G5 | GF6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic G5
GF6 | G5 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | July 2012 | More recent by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GF6
G5 | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications 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 G5 vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 compared to the GF6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and GF6.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older G5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-17 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) | 323 grams (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $699 | $326 |