| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GF6 | Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.68 Megapixel | 17 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 160 - 12,800 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 160 - 25,600 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Other Resolutions | 4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 3:2 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3224, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712) | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis | 3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| 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-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/500 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.2 fps | 5.8 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto auto w/redeye reduction flash on flash on w/redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction flash off |
| Flash Range | 6.30 m | 5.60 m at ISO 200 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 622 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.6 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 54 |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 323 g (0.71 lb / 11.39 oz) | 266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 5.8 x 5" | |
| Package Weight | 1.95 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 230 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images | 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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