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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF5 vs GF6 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GF7
GF6 vs GF7 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | GF6 | NX1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $2799.99 |
| Street Price: | $399.95 | $1,797.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-06-30 | 2014-11-28 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
45.5 oz
(1,290 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (111 x 65 x 38 mm) |
5.5 x
4.0 x
2.6 in. (139 x 102 x 66 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 28.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns | 3.63 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 | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | 83 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.7 | 24.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 622 | 1,363 |
| 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) |
6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2), 4560 x 3040 (13.9 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 3648 (23.6 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1152 (2.4 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 4320 (18.7 MP, 1:1), 3088 x 3088 (9.5 MP, 1:1), 2160 x 2160 (4.7 MP, 1:1), 1408 x 1408 (2.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, MPO, RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.2 | 15.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| 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 | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. | Samsung 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 25 - 77mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.0 - 22 (W), f/2.8 - 22 (T); 9-blade (rounded) aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | 72.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | Up to 2x Intelli-Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | OLED EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 1.04x Magnification (50mm eq. lens); 21.0mm eyepoint; -4 to +2 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.69x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.04x | |
| 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) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| 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 (1 or 1/3EV steps); 51200 (extended) |
| 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, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Auto+Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 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 | Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | Action Freeze, Beauty Face, Fireworks, Landscape, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure, Night, Panorama (Live), Rich Tone (HDR), Samsung Auto Shutter, Silhouette, Sunset, Waterfall; Smart Range+, HDR (Auto) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 images after 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| 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 | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160) | Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi live view; optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Combined AV/USB connector | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac) with NFC; Bluetooth; Expansion port for grip; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.58 | 0.41 |
| 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 | 0.42 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.2 | 15.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 28 | 53 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | 15.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | 22 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 15.2 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 20 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.092 seconds | 0.079 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.055 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s | Full AF lag, Single-area AF mode, EFC shutter enabled = 0.202s |
| Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | 500 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh) | Proprietary BP-1900 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Proprietary BP-1900 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung Raw Converter, Samsung DNG Converter, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 |
| 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. | Available body-only, bundled with 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 PZ OIS lens, or bundled with 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S OIS lens with battery grip, dedicated battery charger and second battery. |
