Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-G100Lumix DMC-G6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      MSRP$749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip)$749 (with 14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel18.31 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600160 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.46x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye redduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.60 m at ISO 10010.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      DxO Low Light ISO639
      DxO Color Depth21.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Internal Recording ModesMP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit10 min - UHD 4K@30/25/24p, Full HD@120/100p
      20 min - Full HD@60/50p
      30 min - Full HD@30/25/24p
      30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultipleStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Dimensions116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13")122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 4.5"7.4 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight1.665 lb2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Battery PackBLG10
      Battery Life270 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemNo


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