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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(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
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was unveiled 8 months later than the GH3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G6 grades against the GH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GH3

 G6 GH3 
AnnouncedApril 2013September 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution1036k614kCrisper screen (+422k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G6

 GH3 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH3

 G6 GH3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 offers exterior measurements 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 GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G6 vs the GH3.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GH3 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GH3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger G6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
63
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (540 per charge)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography info
72
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
great battery (540 CIPA)
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (540 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII 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 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 639 812
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 540 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $750 $799