Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- New Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF6 was unveiled 22 months before the GF7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF6 scores vs the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GF7
GF6 | GF7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GF6
GF7 | GF6 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | April 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GF7
GF6 | GF7 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GF6 vs the GF7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and GF7 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and GF7.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older GF6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-04-08 | 2015-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 lbs) | 266g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 230 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $326 | $308 |