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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was introduced 9 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF6 grades against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sigma fp L

 GF6 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GF6

 fp L GF6 
ReleasedMarch 2021April 2013More modern by 96 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma fp L

 GF6 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GF6 versus the fp L.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and fp L is 87 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and fp L.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
89
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
69
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
73
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
32
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
38
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $326 $2,499