Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 was announced in 2013 and is a Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) Mirrorless camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 160 to 12,800 and expands to 160 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Panasonic -GFx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Panasonic -GFx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Panasonic GF8 Compare	February 2016	16 MP Micro Four Thirds	200 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF7 Compare	February 2015	16 MP Micro Four Thirds	200 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF6	April 2013	16 MP Micro Four Thirds	160 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF5 Compare	April 2012	12.1 MP Micro Four Thirds	160 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 920k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF3 Compare	August 2011	12 MP Micro Four Thirds	160 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF2 Compare	February 2011	12 MP Micro Four Thirds	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic GF1 Compare	October 2009	12 MP Micro Four Thirds	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 vs Lumix DMC-GF7 vs Lumix DMC-GF6 vs Lumix DMC-GF5 vs Lumix DMC-GF3 vs Lumix DMC-GF2.

In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6.

Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-GF5 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 vs Lumix DMC-GF5.

In 2015 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 vs Lumix DMC-GF7.

Tilting Touchscreen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 160 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6's Micro Four Thirds sensor compares with other types of sensors:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.3 x 13 mm	224.9 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution.

Lens Mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.

No In-Body Image Stabilization

The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.2 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.5"). It weighs 323 g (0.71 lb / 11.39 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

111 mm (4.37")

65 mm (2.56")

65 mm (2.56")

38 mm (1.5")