Panasonic G6 vs Sigma fp L

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Panasonic G6 vs Sigma fp L

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G6 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Panasonic G7
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Differences

Panasonic G6 advantages over Sigma fp L

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/160 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Panasonic G6

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Thinner
45 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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

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Review Excerpt

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Read our Panasonic G6 Initial Test

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

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

Sigma fp L

Panasonic G5

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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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

Sigma fp L

Olympus E-M1

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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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

Sigma fp L

Panasonic G7

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp

Panasonic G6

Sigma fp

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Sony A7C

Panasonic G6

Sony A7C

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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