Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- New Model is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Renewed by Panasonic GF8
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G6 was brought out 21 months before the GF7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G6 grades against the GF7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GF7
G6 | GF7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic G6
GF7 | G6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | April 2013 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF7
G6 | GF7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G6 vs the GF7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and GF7 is 74 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GF7.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged G6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-24 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 266 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $750 | $308 |