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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was launched 6 months earlier than the GX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G6 matches up against the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GX7

 G6 GX7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic G6

 GX7 G6 
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX7

 G6 GX7 
RevealedApril 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 against the GX7.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and GX7 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and GX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G6
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
72
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-24 2013-11-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/320 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.2
DXO Low light score 639 718
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 350 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $1,000