Select two new cameras to compare

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on April 8, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

See full specifications
Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 1, 2015.

See full specifications
Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.3 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - 23

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 20.7 0.0
DXO dynamic range 10.6 0.0
DXO low light ISO 622.0 0.0
DXO overall score 54.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
AKA - -
announced April 8, 2013 Feb. 1, 2015
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $0.00 $0.00
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Focal length multiplier
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 128 128

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
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 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 4.0 fps 5.8 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Battery life 340 shots 230 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm 107 x 65 x 33mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 323 grs 266 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Max image resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 16 16
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder