In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm and Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm. 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-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | 12-60mm lens |
Height | 6.48 cm | 9.73 cm |
Width | 11.12 cm | 13.69 cm |
Depth | 3.84 cm | 9.16 cm |
Weight | 280 g | 586 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 586 g Camera with battery and memory card: 658 g Camera with battery, memory card and H-FS12060 lens: 868 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Protection | - | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 16,680,000 pixels | 21,770,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II | Zoom lens - 5x zoom - 12 - 60 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 120mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Manual |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 9 groups / 11 elements |
Filter Size | 46 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | Aspherical lens | Internal focusing system, ED glass, aspherical lens, Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) compatible |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 225 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) 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, Pinpoint AF |
Face Detection | Face Recognition, face-priority AF function | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.83x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +3 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor, magnification ratio control |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 200-25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, 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, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard, Cine Effect |
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 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Digital Video Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), 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-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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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 4592 x 3448 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 3064 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 2584 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456 5184 x 2920 3712 x 2784 3712 x 2480 3840 x 2160 2624 x 1968 2624 x 1752 1920 x 1080 3888 x 3888 2784 x 2784 1968 x 1968 4992 x 3744 - 6K PHOTO 5184 x 3456 - 6K PHOTO 3328 x 2496 - 4K PHOTO 3504 x 2336 - 4K PHOTO 3840 x 2160 - 4K PHOTO 2880 x 2880 - 4K PHOTO 7296 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode 7296 x 4864 - High Resolution Mode 7296 x 4104 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 7776 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 6912 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 5832 - High Resolution Mode 7776 x7776 - High Resolution Mode 5472 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode |
Video Capture | MPEG-4 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps - 150Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps - 150Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 330 shots (with X 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 45-150mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 400 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 380 shots (EVF on) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) 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-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | - | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 4.2 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 30 frames per second (4K), 60 frames per second (6K), 30 frames per second (6K) |
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, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, text stamp, high-speed recording, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, slow motion recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 80-megapixel High Resolution mode |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF6K + 14-42mm | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9M + 12-60mm |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, sync terminal cover, hot shoe cap |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Advanced Edition | Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 Premium Edition |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |