Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Successor is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF6 was released 4 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF6 matches up against the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX850
GF6 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GF6
GX850 | GF6 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | April 2013 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX850
GF6 | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GF6 against the GX850.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and GX850 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and GX850.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older GF6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-04-08 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 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 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 622 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 210 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $326 | $548 |