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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 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  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was manufactured 15 months after the GX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G6 grades vs the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GX1

 G6 GX1 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2012Newer by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic G6

 GX1 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX1

 G6 GX1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 and the GX1.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and GX1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and GX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer G6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic GX1
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography information
72
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
65
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (300 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-24 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.6
DXO Low light rating 639 703
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 300 pictures
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $750 $228