Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GF6

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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GF6

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF6 Review.

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Differences

Panasonic GX1 advantages over Panasonic GF6

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GX1 test data on DxO Mark GF6 test data on DxO Mark

703 vs 622 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GF6 advantages over Panasonic GX1

Less expensive
$600 vs $950 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More dots on screen
1037k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Appealing design; Good grip; Very good image quality; Fast autofocus; Built-in Level Gauge.
Small rear buttons; Below-average battery life; Weak flash; Orange and yellow can have greenish cast in JPEGs; Shutter-induced motion blur with 14-42mm X Vario kit lens.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-P3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$561
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

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Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-P3

$400
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$561
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Hot shoe

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Compared to Olympus E-PL3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Fast startup

$700
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL3

$400
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Hot shoe

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Compared to Panasonic GF5

Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GF5

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$430
4/3

Touchscreen
More dots on screen

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Panasonic GF6

Panasonic GF5

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$430
4/3

Less shutter lag

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Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL5

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Internal flash

$329
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL5

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Better color depth

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Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL7

$950
4/3

Internal flash
Shoots 60p video

$399
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL7

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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