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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GH1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was announced 3 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G6 matches up vs the GH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GH1

 G6 GH1 
RevealedApril 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic G6

 GH1 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH1

 G6 GH1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 versus the GH1.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GH1 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and GH1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G6 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Panasonic GH1 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
72
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-24 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
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 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.6
DXO Low light rating 639 772
Other
Battery life 340 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $750 $949