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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was revealed 14 months later than the GX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF6 matches up versus the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX1

 GF6 GX1 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2012Fresher by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GF6

 GX1 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX1

 GF6 GX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 features outer measurements 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 GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF6 against the GX1.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and GX1 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and GX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern GF6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
47
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
69
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lb) 318 gr (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 55
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 622 703
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $326 $228