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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was unveiled 10 months before the GH4 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF6 grades vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GH4

 GF6 GH4 
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GF6

 GH4 GF6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GH4

 GF6 GH4 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GH4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 versus the GH4.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and GH4 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and GH4.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older GF6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
Panasonic GH4 Street photography details
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography features
51
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography features
69
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (560g)
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition (560g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-08 2014-02-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IX
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data 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 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 74
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.8
DXO Low light rating 622 791
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $326 $1,500