Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

517 reviews

Apr, 2024

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shutter (13)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 517 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the size and screen are on the whole positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback. There are some less positive comments about the flash and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

alaTest has collected and analyzed 97 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and portability. The performance and price also get good feedback. There are some less positive comments about the shutter. There are some mixed opinions about the focus.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the price and image quality are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good reviews. There are some mixed views about the reliability, and many are less positive about the flash and energy efficiency.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the color and performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Lumix G6

Is Panasonic still the king of compact system cameras?

Addition of NFC and Wi-fi welcome ; Impressive video ; Good design and size ; Outstanding adjustable touchscreen

Plasticy body in some areas ; High ISO performance weaker than DSLR rivals

As well as offering full manual stills capture control, the G6 also features 19 filters, all accessible through the 'Creative Control' mode. Two new settings also debut - a Creative Panorama function and Clear Retouch mode, both of which offer simple...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Panasonic G6 review

Same sensor as the G5, but more responsive

Viewfinder ; Fully articulating screen ; Extensive touchscreen controls ; Can shoot raw files with filters

Old 16MP sensor ; Can't use Creative Control options in advanced exposure modes

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Panasonic Lumix G6 review

The Panasonic G6 'DSLR Lite' styled 16-megapixel lens-swappable compact

DSLR-like look and feel ; Compact style ; Warm ; rich ; detailed pics

Too expensive ; It's bulky

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review

An accomplished all-rounder that excels for video capture

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review

In some areas, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 is a big step forward, such as the new viewfinder, touchscreen and Wi-Fi support, especially for remote shooting with a smartphone or tablet. However, its basic picture-taking capabilities are similar to its...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 review: compact system camera that's smaller than the DSLR it resembles yet costs more

Compact system camera smaller than the DSLR it resembles, yet priced higher

Well saturated colours and warm feel to images, tilt and swivel rear LCD, DSLR-style handling yet compact camera approachability, EVF comes with built-in eye sensor for automatic activation

Chunkier than most competitors who haven’t opted for the DSLR ape-ing design, feels slightly over-priced on launch

Although nothing revolutionary, the G6 fits the bill for anyone wanting compact camera convenience but DSLR-style design.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Lumix G6 Review

, and features built in Wi-Fi, NFC, OLED EVF, improved video mode, focus peaking, and is Panasonic's latest DSLM. The Panasonic Lumix G6 is available with a body only price of £549.

Wi-Fi built in - remote operation, Great image quality, Panoramic mode, Lens hood provided with kit lens, High resolution tilting touch-screen, Fast operation, focus, shot to shot, Access to a wide range of Micro Four Thirds lenses, Stop motion...

Electronic / rolling shutter effect, Battery life could be better, Would be nice if Wi-Fi supported direct uploads to social media sites, rather than going via Lumix logon

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Panasonic LUMIX G6 Review

Packed with features, there's not a lot missing from the G6 it this price point, especially when you factor in the Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The touchscreen interface and host of body-mounted controls make the G6 really easy and quick to use, and...

May, 2013

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Panasonic LUMIX G6

Panasonic's latest G series camera is the G6, which boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, and a brand new processor promising great image quality and speed. Are these features enough to convince you to enter the G series system?

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Expert review by : Mike Topham (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Panasonic LUMIX G6 - First Look Preview

The Panasonic LUMIX G6 has been announced. It boasts a broader ISO range, faster continuous shooting and an OLED viewfinder, however Panasonic say it's not an outright replacement for the popular...

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