Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe GF6 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GF6 matches up vs the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GF8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic GF6
GF8 | GF6 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | April 2013 | Newer by 34 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GF8
GF6 | GF8 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GF8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 compared to the GF8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GF8 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and GF8.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-08 | 2016-02-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323 grams (0.71 lbs) | 266 grams (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 Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 230 images |
Battery form | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $326 | $549 |