Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G6Lumix DMC-G2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      MSRP$749 (with 14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels18.31 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.05 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range160 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ProcessorVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x17124000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance Adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points23
      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 DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.40x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps2.6 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockFocus: AF Lock (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)
      Exposure AE Lock(AF/AE Button or Shutter button halfway pressed)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      DxO Low Light ISO639493
      DxO Color Depth21.321.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.510.3
      DxO Overall Score6153
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Internal Recording Modes4:3 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

      16:9 Aspect R@io:

      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 - 80% RH
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Dimensions122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8")124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Battery Life340 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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