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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was revealed 3 years prior to the GF6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF2 scores versus the GF6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF6

 GF2 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF6 GF2 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2011More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF6

 GF2 GF6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 provides external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF2 against the GF6.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and GF6.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF6 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
32
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-24 2013-04-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 506 622
Other
Battery life 300 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $326