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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF5 vs GF6
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Nikon V2
V2 vs V3
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF7
GF6 vs GF7
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Model Number: |
GF6 |
V3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1199.95 |
Street Price: |
$399.95 |
$1,196.95 |
Date Available: |
2013-06-30 |
2014-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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14.3 oz
(404 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.5 in.
(111 x
65 x
38 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(111 x
65 x
33 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 |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
18.4 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
2.52 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
54 |
52 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.7 |
20.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.6 |
10.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
622 |
384 |
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) |
5232 x 3488
(18.2 MP,
3:2), 3920 x 2616
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2608 x 1744
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 9600 x 920
(8.8 MP,
Other), 4800 x 920
(4.4 MP,
Other), 1536 x 4800
(7.4 MP,
Other), 1536 x 9600
(14.7 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.2 |
60.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (120p)
768x288 (400p)
416x144 (1200p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
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 |
Nikon 1 |
Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. |
1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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27 -
81mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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10 -
30mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x or 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch |
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Included, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1; from viewfinder eyepiece protective glass), -3 to +1 m-1 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, brightness adjustment |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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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)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
160 |
160 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extended |
Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
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, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
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, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR, easy panorama, soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, and toy camera effect); Best Moment Capture mode (includes Slow View, Active Selection, and Smart Photo Selector); Advanced movie mode (includes HD movie, slow motion, fast motion, jump cut, and 4-second movie); Motion Snapshot |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 images after 10 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160) |
Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/250 (mechanical shutter), 1/60 (electronic shutter) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Nikon 1 Accessory Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi |
Optional ML-L3 IR remote |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Combined AV/USB connector |
Micro (Type D) HDMI, stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.58 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.62 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
70 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.60 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.2 |
60.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
28 |
40 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
60.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
8 |
40 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
58.7 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
40 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
0.07 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): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.092 seconds |
0.049 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.40 seconds |
0.34 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.047 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s |
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s |
Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
310 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh) |
Proprietary EN-EL20a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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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. |
New 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked), 1080p60 Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. New 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens, DF-N1000 Electronic Viewfinder and GR-N1010 Grip included in bundle. Available in black only. |