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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF3
  • New Model is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was revealed 12 months earlier than the GF6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF5 grades against the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GF6

 GF5 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GF5

 GF6 GF5 
ReleasedApril 2013April 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GF6

 GF5 GF6 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GF5 against the GF6.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GF6 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GF6.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GF6 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GF5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
51
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
61
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-05 2013-04-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing 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 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 267 gr (0.59 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 54
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 10.6
DXO Low light score 573 622
Other
Battery life 360 photos 340 photos
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $326