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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was announced 3 years before the GX8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G6 grades vs the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GX8

 G6 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic G6

 GX8 G6 
IntroducedJuly 2015April 2013More recent by 27 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kCrisper screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX8

 G6 GX8 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G6 versus the GX8.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and GX8 is 74 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and GX8.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GX8 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older G6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography highlights
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
72
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-24 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 487 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 639 806
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $750 $898