Panasonic G6 vs Leica T (Typ 701)

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Panasonic G6 vs Leica T (Typ 701)

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G6 Review.

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica T (Typ 701) Review.

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Differences

Panasonic G6 advantages over Leica T (Typ 701)

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica T (Typ 701) advantages over Panasonic G6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
T (Typ 701) test data on DxO Mark G6 test data on DxO Mark

1,082 vs 639 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T (Typ 701) test data on DxO Mark G6 test data on DxO Mark

12.7 vs 11.5 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Thinner
33 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

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
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

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G6

Panasonic G5

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$500
4/3

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G5

Leica T (Typ 701)

Panasonic G5

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic G6

Fujifilm X-M1

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm X-M1

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic G6

Olympus E-M1

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Olympus E-M1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Olympus E-M1

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1099
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

$498
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G7

Leica T (Typ 701)

Panasonic G7

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Leica TL

Panasonic G6

Leica TL

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

$2800
APS-C

$1350
APS-C

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