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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was launched 7 months before the LF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G6 scores versus the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic LF1

 G6 LF1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic G6

 LF1 G6 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LF1

 G6 LF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 against the LF1.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and LF1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and LF1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G6 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
72
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-24 2013-11-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.86 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.6
DXO Low light rating 639 211
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 250 pictures
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $750 $500