Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF6
Released in 2013, Lumix DMC-GF6 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 323 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF6225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GX1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-GF6 and Lumix DMC-GX1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-GF6MetricLumix DMC-GX1
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.75 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
14.06 µm²Pixel area14.06 µm²
7.11 MP/cm²Pixel density7.11 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
323 gWeight318 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-GF6 and Lumix DMC-GX1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GX1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-GF6 and Lumix DMC-GX1 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-GF6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GX1
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-GX1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 318 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.