Olympus XZ-2 vs Panasonic GF6

Panasonic GF6 advantages over Olympus XZ-2

• Larger sensor
  4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 3.77 vs 1.92 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~0.80 vs 1.8 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
• 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.

  GF6 test data on DxO Mark XZ-2 test data on DxO Mark
  622 vs 216 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More pixels
  16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Shoots 60p video
  Yes vs No
  A faster framerate can give you more editing options
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  28 vs 4 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Bigger RAW buffer
  8 vs 3 shots
  Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO
  25600 vs 12800 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility