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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was announced 4 years before the GX850 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 scores against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GX850

 G6 GX850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic G6

 GX850 G6 
RevealedJanuary 2017April 2013Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX850

 G6 GX850 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G6 vs the GX850.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and GX850 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and GX850.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
52
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
72
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
79
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-24 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 639 586
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $750 $548