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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
74 Imaging
53 Features
79 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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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).

Photography Glossary

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