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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was introduced 4 years before the GH5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G6 scores versus the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GH5

 G6 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic G6

 GH5 G6 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2013More recent by 45 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1036kCrisper display (+584k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH5

 G6 GH5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers external 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 GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 compared to the GH5.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GH5 is 74 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and GH5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G6
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
72
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,036k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 77
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.0
DXO Low light rating 639 807
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $750 $1,298