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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(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
Panasonic GX850
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic GX850

 GF6 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GF6

 GX850 GF6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2013Fresher by 45 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX850

 GF6 GX850 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and GX850 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography highlights
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography info
69
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
79
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
32
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
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