Panasonic G6 with Panasonic FZ1000 Comparison

Panasonic G6 and Panasonic FZ1000 Main Features

  • April, 2013
  • June, 2014
  • 16 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 25-400 mm (16x) F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • 160 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 122 x 85 x 71 mm, 390g.
  • 137 x 99 x 131 mm, 831g.
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Panasonic G6 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
74
Value for money score
83
Portability score
86
Overall score
68

Panasonic FZ1000 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
88
Value for money score
86
Portability score
63
Overall score
72

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-G6 with Lumix DMC-FZ1000. Both cameras produced Panasonic. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic G6 was released in 2013, and Panasonic FZ1000 in 2014. Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-G6 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-G6 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FZ1000. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-G6), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic G6, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has image stabilization(5-axis Optical), Lumix DMC-G6 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Lumix DMC-G6 has a resolution of 1440k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-G6 Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-G6 Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Announced April, 2013 June, 2014
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2
Number of Lenses 103 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1036k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 49
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.50 13.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds 1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 160 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 360 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model DMW-BLC12PP
Physical
Weight 390 g 831 g
Physical Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71 mm 137 x 99 x 131 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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