Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Replaced the Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe GF6 was released 4 years prior to the GH5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the GF6 matches up against the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GH5
GF6 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GF6
GH5 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | April 2013 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GH5
GF6 | GH5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the GH5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GH5 is 87 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and GH5.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic GH5 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-04-08 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 lbs) | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 622 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 410 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $326 | $1,298 |