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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was unveiled 8 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF6 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GF6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic GF6

 Galaxy Camera 4G GF6 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 GF6 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF6 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GF6 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more modern GF6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
69
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
32
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
37
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-08 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 gr (0.71 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $326 $550