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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was announced 7 months earlier than the GX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF6 scores vs the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX7

 GF6 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GF6

 GX7 GF6 
LaunchedNovember 2013April 2013More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX7

 GF6 GX7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 provides outside dimensions 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 GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the GX7.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and GX7 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and GX7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older GF6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
69
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery life (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-08 2013-11-07
Physical type 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 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
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/320 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 323 grams (0.71 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 70
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.2
DXO Low light rating 622 718
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $326 $1,000