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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

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$134.99

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

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$325

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
59
82 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
59
83 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range160 - 12800160 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 6/10
6
6
6161

Resolution

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 5/10
5
5
1616

Low Light Performance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 2/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 2/10
2
2
ISO 618ISO 639

Max ISO Score

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 7/10
6
7
ISO 12800ISO 25600
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 8/10
8
8
11.6 EV11.5 EV

Autofocus System

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 8/10
8
8
23 points23 points

Video Capabilities

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 5/10
5
5
67

Battery Life

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 3/10
3
3
320340

Viewfinder Quality

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 5/10
5
5
1,440k dots1,440k dots

Portability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 10/10
10
10
396390

Lens Ecosystem

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 10/10
10
10
$134.99$325

Durability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
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Tied Categories
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Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6