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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was announced 2 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G6 scores vs the GF2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GF2

 G6 GF2 
RevealedApril 2013February 2011More recent by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic G6

 GF2 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF2

 G6 GF2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 features physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 versus the GF2.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GF2 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and GF2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G6 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
56
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography information
72
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 310g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.3
DXO Low light rating 639 506
Other
Battery life 340 photos 300 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $750 $330