Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Summary
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Assessment
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 is clearly a capable mirrorless digital camera. It delivers a well-rounded performance, combining high image-quality and fast operational speed. Its relatively compact size makes it light and easy to carry when using small lenses.
With the GF-series, Panasonic has been adjusting the balance between features and simplicity. While the original GF1 was quite advanced, the GF2 that followed was seen as over-simplified and the GF6 regains numerous features and controls which were previously removed. It even gained WiFi and NFC, both featured aimed to please novice photographers, plus a highly popular tilting LCD.
There is certainly a lot to like about the GF6 and for those looking for a more powerful or speedy camera, Panasonic makes the G6 and recently-reviewed GH3 which all share the same Micro Four-Thirds sensor. The GH3 sits at the high-end with an EVF, same as the G6, plus triple control-dials in a weather-sealed body which is only effective when combined with a weather-sealed lens.
This mirrorless has access to the largest mirrorless lens lineup in the industry and its 2X crop-factor gives Micro Four-Thirds cameras an advantage in terms of total size compared to most mirrorless systems.
PROS | CONS |
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Low image noise until ISO 1600 | Slight image softness from base ISO |
Realistic image colors after tweaking | EC easily accidentally changed |
Good automatic white-balance | Below average shot-to-shot speed |
Reliable metering | Flimsy control-dial |
Fast contrast-detect autofocus | Preview not Exposure-Priority |
Short shutter-lag | Wrong Live-Histogram |
Quick and responsive | Poor flash clearance |
Calibratable LCD | No EVF option |
Good LCD visibility | Short battery life |
Customizable interface | Video recording delay |
Sturdy except for control-dial | Video drops last second | Good Good |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Related Information
Sister Models |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 - 3 Control-Dials, Weatherproof, Built-in EVF, 2-Axis Digital Level, Hot-Shoe |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 - 7 FPS, Built-in EVF, 2-Axis Digital Level, Hot-Shoe, Much Larger |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 - 6 FPS, Optional EVF, 2-Axis Digital Level, Hot-Shoe |
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Panasonic DMC-GF6 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 17 x 13mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
16 Megapixels Mirrorless | ISO 160-25600 |
Micro Four-Thirds Mount 2X FLM | Shutter 1/4000-60s |
Built-in Dust Reduction | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
4.2 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
3" LCD 1 Megapixels | Stereo audio input |
Lithium-Ion Battery | |
Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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