Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR
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Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Released April 2013
- Newer Model is Ricoh GR II
Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF6 and Ricoh GR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is very comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF6 was launched about the same time to the GR which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the GF6 grades versus the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Ricoh GR
GF6 | GR | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Panasonic GF6
GR | GF6 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Ricoh GR
GF6 | GR | |||
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Released | April 2013 | April 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 features external measurements 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 Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF6 and Ricoh GR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF6 vs the GR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and GR is 87 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and GR.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The GF6 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult.
Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Ricoh GR |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-08 | 2013-04-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 300s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 290 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $326 | $971 |