In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Included | Body only | Body only |
| Height | 8.46 cm | 9.71 cm |
| Width | 12.245 cm | 13.26 cm |
| Depth | 7.14 cm | 8.19 cm |
| Weight | 340 g | 630 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 630 g Camera with battery and memory card: 714 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
| SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 16.05 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 18,310,000 pixels | 25,280,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Dual Native ISO technology |
| Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
|---|
| LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
|---|
| FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 225 |
| Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, Advanced Recognition technology |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
| VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.74x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +4 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 1.0 |
| Features | Auto eye sensor | Auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 204800 |
|---|---|---|
| Native ISO | - | 100-4000 |
| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 204800 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 50 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 204800 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 1728 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Monochrome, 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, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | - |
| Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Dynamic B&W, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Sunshine, Toy Pop, Fantasy | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
| Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 120 sec | 60 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | Clear Retouch function | - |
| DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
|---|---|---|
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 1,036,000 pixels | 1,840,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating | Rotating |
| Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF | - |
| FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8.3 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV, HEVC, H.265 |
|---|---|---|
| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HLG Photo |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM, AAC |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
| MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Image Storage | JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 2336 x 1752 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2336 x 1560 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
6000 x 4000 4272 x 2848 3024 x 2016 12000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode 5328 x 4000 RAW 3792 x 2848 2688 x 2016 10656 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode 4000 x 4000 2848 x 2848 2016 x 2016 RAW 8000 x 8000 - High Resolution Mode 6000 x 3000 6000 x 2208 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps |
3840 x 2160 3328 x 2496 - anamorphic 1920 x 1080 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
|---|---|---|
| Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 14-140mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 45-150mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 440 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 4710 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 1500 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode) |
| CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Remote control |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
| FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 40 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, Intelligent Scene Selector, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, DLNA support, Motion Detection Technology, Subject Detection technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function, Wi-Fi Direct | Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, sharpness control, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, contrast control, USB powered, USB charging, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 96-megapixel High Resolution mode |
| OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, battery grip terminal cover, hot shoe cap, USB-C to USB-A cable |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
