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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was revealed 3 months later than the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G6 scores against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 G6 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k922kSharper display (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic G6

 Galaxy Camera G6 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 G6 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2013Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 and the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and Galaxy Camera is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The G6 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
72
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
68
lighter than others (300g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
36
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than others (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-24 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $450