Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic G5
- Later Model is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
- Updated by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G6 was introduced at a similar time to the GF6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G6 scores against the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GF6
G6 | GF6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic G6
GF6 | G6 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF6
G6 | GF6 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | April 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 has physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 vs the GF6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GF6.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display 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 dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 323 gr (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 340 shots |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $750 | $326 |