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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • New Model is Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GF6 was launched 8 months before the GM1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF6 matches up versus the GM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GM1

 GF6 GM1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF6

 GM1 GF6 
AnnouncedDecember 2013April 2013Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM1

 GF6 GM1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GF6 versus the GM1.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GM1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and GM1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older GF6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
51
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
69
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-08 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/50 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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 66
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 11.7
DXO Low light rating 622 660
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 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $326 $750