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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF5 vs GF6 |
Nikon D3400
D3400 vs D3500 |
| Successor: |
Panasonic GF7
GF6 vs GF7 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GF6 | D3500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $499.95 |
| Street Price: | $399.95 | $708.63 |
| Date Available: | 2013-06-30 | 2018-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (111 x 65 x 38 mm) |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (124 x 97 x 70 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 622 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| 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 |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. | Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
56 -
38 cm 22.0 - 15.0 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extended | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted (75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame), Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
| 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); Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy POP, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine), Panorama | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 images after 10 seconds | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160) | Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Via Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Combined AV/USB connector | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.58 | 0.45 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.62 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.60 | 0.51 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | 13 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.262 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.092 seconds | 0.109 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1550 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 75 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh) | Proprietary EN-EL14a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Tilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode), NFC. Available in black, white, brown or red. | |
