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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5
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Canon 6D
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6
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Model Number: |
GF5 |
6D Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$749.00 |
$1999.00 |
Street Price: |
$449.95 |
$1,332.33 |
Date Available: |
2012-06-15 |
2017-07-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
55.0 oz
(1,560 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in.
(108 x
67 x
37 mm)
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5.7 x
4.4 x
2.9 in.
(144 x
111 x
75 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
26.2 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
5.67 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
61 |
85 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
24.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.6 |
11.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
618 |
2,862 |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1504 x 1504
(2.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 904
(1.4 MP,
Other), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
6240 x 4160
(26.0 MP,
3:2), 4160 x 2768
(11.5 MP,
3:2), 3120 x 2080
(6.5 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6240 x 3504
(21.9 MP,
16:9), 4160 x 2336
(9.7 MP,
16:9), 3120 x 1752
(5.5 MP,
16:9), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 5536 x 4160
(23.0 MP,
4:3), 3680 x 2768
(10.2 MP,
4:3), 2768 x 2080
(5.8 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4160 x 4160
(17.3 MP,
1:1), 2768 x 2768
(7.7 MP,
1:1), 2080 x 2080
(4.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.0 |
6.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MP4 (Video: H.264 IPB/IPB Light, Audio: AAC); MOV ((Video: H.264 All-I, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, FHD time-lapse only), Motion JPEG (4K time-lapse only)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM; 17 elements in 12 groups, including 4 glass-molded (GMo) aspherical elements on 5 surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
4.38x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
f/4 - f/22; 10-bladed aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
37.0mm |
77.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~98% coverage, ~0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.71x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
40000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
160 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
Auto, 100 - 40000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to L (50), H1 (51200) and H2 (102400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor: 63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, 6.5%), Spot (center, 3.2%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. |
Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Special Scene (Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), 2 Custom User Settings |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
10s, 2s, 2-10 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Compatible with UHS-I standard |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MP4 (Video: H.264 IPB/IPB Light, Audio: AAC); MOV ((Video: H.264 All-I, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, FHD time-lapse only), Motion JPEG (4K time-lapse only)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.45 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.42 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.0 |
6.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
98 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
20 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
6.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
18 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.101 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
0.063 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.41 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.066 seconds |
0.059 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s |
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Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
380 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
1200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E6N or LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. |
Can shoot 4K time-lapse movies (30p, Motion JPEG) |