Yesterday, Panasonic released information about an all new Lumix G-series ILC, the Lumix DMC-GF6. This model builds upon their popular GF5 from last year, with some appealing improvements. Wi-Fi connectivity is one of the key new features, with the ability to connect the GF6 to your smart phone or tablet via NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing you to instantly upload photos to your favorite social sites or apps, along with the ability to remotely control the GF6. They’ve also added Wi-Fi Direct technology, which allows you to connect to DNLA compliant devices to easily share photos with friends and family.
Resolution has been increased to 16-megapixels, with an all new Live MOS image sensor. Other additions include a new Light Speed AF system, a tiltable (1040k-dot) 3.0-inch Cell Touch LCD screen, an updated VENUS Engine processor, new Creative Control options (19 total filters), and an Advanced intelligent Auto mode.
To learn more, see the official Panasonic USA press release below.
New Sleek, Stylish Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with Wi-Fi® / NFC LUMIX GF6
Featuring Superb Picture Quality and High Speed Response
Panasonic is proud to introduce a
new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-GF6 from the stylish, most
compact GF series of LUMIX G. The new 16.00-megapixel Live MOS Sensor
achieves high-resolution, high sensitivity image recording. The Venus
Engine is also newly developed for DMC-GF6 to attain high-performance
signal processing and the advanced noise reduction system minimizes
noise and even achieves shooting at max. ISO25600 (Extended) high
sensitivity taking best advantage of the new sensor.
new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-GF6 from the stylish, most
compact GF series of LUMIX G. The new 16.00-megapixel Live MOS Sensor
achieves high-resolution, high sensitivity image recording. The Venus
Engine is also newly developed for DMC-GF6 to attain high-performance
signal processing and the advanced noise reduction system minimizes
noise and even achieves shooting at max. ISO25600 (Extended) high
sensitivity taking best advantage of the new sensor.
The DMC-GF6 boasts high-speed, high
precision Light Speed AF system including practical full-time AF and
tracking AF is available in video recording. Newly integrated Low Light
AF enables accurate focusing on the target subject even in low-lit
situations. Getting ready to shoot in only 0.5 sec after start-up, the
DMC-GF6 never misses fleeting shooting opportunities.
precision Light Speed AF system including practical full-time AF and
tracking AF is available in video recording. Newly integrated Low Light
AF enables accurate focusing on the target subject even in low-lit
situations. Getting ready to shoot in only 0.5 sec after start-up, the
DMC-GF6 never misses fleeting shooting opportunities.
The DMC-GF6 is not just an
interchangeable lens camera but a creative magic box full of
wide-ranging attractive features including the new Self Shot, Creative
Panorama and Stop Motion Animation in addition to the popular Creative
Control mode with a total of 19 fascinating filter effects. The Stop
Motion Animation allows producing unique stop motion video and the Clear
Retouch function enables to erase unwanted part of a picture after
shooting – both operations completes with stunning ease in camera.
interchangeable lens camera but a creative magic box full of
wide-ranging attractive features including the new Self Shot, Creative
Panorama and Stop Motion Animation in addition to the popular Creative
Control mode with a total of 19 fascinating filter effects. The Stop
Motion Animation allows producing unique stop motion video and the Clear
Retouch function enables to erase unwanted part of a picture after
shooting – both operations completes with stunning ease in camera.
With the Wi-Fi® connectivity
featuring NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users can connect
the camera to their smartphone/tablet anywhere at one-touch, which makes
sharing images much easier. It is also possible to use a
smartphone/tablet as a multi-capable remote shutter with a monitor. With
the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the
smartphone/tablet right after shooting. On the other hand, both photo
and video can be archived to the registered digital equipment such as PC
automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home.
featuring NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, users can connect
the camera to their smartphone/tablet anywhere at one-touch, which makes
sharing images much easier. It is also possible to use a
smartphone/tablet as a multi-capable remote shutter with a monitor. With
the Instant Transfer function, photos are automatically sent to the
smartphone/tablet right after shooting. On the other hand, both photo
and video can be archived to the registered digital equipment such as PC
automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home.
The DMC-GF6 records 1920 x 1080 at
60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) full-HD video in AVCHD with high quality
stereo sound. The P/A/S/M mode in video recording is also available for
more expressive creation of motion picture footage.
60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) full-HD video in AVCHD with high quality
stereo sound. The P/A/S/M mode in video recording is also available for
more expressive creation of motion picture footage.
Despite its sleek, compact profile,
the DMC-GF6 is a practically reliable digital camera with a built-in
flash(GN6.3 ISO160･m / GN5.0 ISO100･m) and 3.0-inch large
approx.180°tiltable monitor. Dressed in stylish colors – black, white,
brown and red, the DMC-GF6 brings new opportunities to enjoy shooting
higher quality image with cutting-edge digital technologies.
the DMC-GF6 is a practically reliable digital camera with a built-in
flash(GN6.3 ISO160･m / GN5.0 ISO100･m) and 3.0-inch large
approx.180°tiltable monitor. Dressed in stylish colors – black, white,
brown and red, the DMC-GF6 brings new opportunities to enjoy shooting
higher quality image with cutting-edge digital technologies.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in Europe and some Asian areas.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
– You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For
[FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time
will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
– You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For
[FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time
will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
1. New 16.00-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
for Superb Picture Quality
The DMC-GF6 integrates new
16.00-megapixel Live MOS sensor which enables high resolution and high
sensitivity image recording while minimizing generation of noise. The
image processor Venus Engine is also newly developed to feature its
advanced noise reduction systems. By extending the control level of
noise, controllable area of noise is expanded by approx. 64x in size.
This makes it possible to remove large block of noise which was formally
hard to detect and helps produce clear, smooth image especially for the
nighttime scenery. In addition, the Multi-process NR (Noise Reduction)
works in two separate steps allowing even finer control over noise
level. The texture of noise itself, regardless of the noise size, is
improved with this deliberate control, which is resulting in the
reproduction of smooth human skin even in high sensitivity recording.
16.00-megapixel Live MOS sensor which enables high resolution and high
sensitivity image recording while minimizing generation of noise. The
image processor Venus Engine is also newly developed to feature its
advanced noise reduction systems. By extending the control level of
noise, controllable area of noise is expanded by approx. 64x in size.
This makes it possible to remove large block of noise which was formally
hard to detect and helps produce clear, smooth image especially for the
nighttime scenery. In addition, the Multi-process NR (Noise Reduction)
works in two separate steps allowing even finer control over noise
level. The texture of noise itself, regardless of the noise size, is
improved with this deliberate control, which is resulting in the
reproduction of smooth human skin even in high sensitivity recording.
Furthermore, the optimum design of
newly adopted Detail Reproduction Filter Process enhances the limit
resolution by max. 3% and the contrast of middle to high range by max.
5%. Plus, the advanced Intelligent D-range Control offers wider dynamic
range while maintaining the smooth gradation thanks to the
high-precision signal processing. Suppressing both blocked shadows and
blown highlights, every part of an image – from dark to bright – is
faithfully reproduced.
newly adopted Detail Reproduction Filter Process enhances the limit
resolution by max. 3% and the contrast of middle to high range by max.
5%. Plus, the advanced Intelligent D-range Control offers wider dynamic
range while maintaining the smooth gradation thanks to the
high-precision signal processing. Suppressing both blocked shadows and
blown highlights, every part of an image – from dark to bright – is
faithfully reproduced.
The combination of the new Live
MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine achieves ISO3200 (Auto) and max.
ISO25600 (Extended). The Low Light AF in DMC-GF6 gains higher
performance in such as moonlight even without AF assist lamp to set
focus on the subject more precisely.
MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine achieves ISO3200 (Auto) and max.
ISO25600 (Extended). The Low Light AF in DMC-GF6 gains higher
performance in such as moonlight even without AF assist lamp to set
focus on the subject more precisely.
2. Pursuing Even Higher Speed Response and Mobility
The DMC-GF6 boasts even higher
response. It takes only approx. 0.5 sec to shoot photo after startup
(CIPA). Not only its intuitive touch controllability on the rear
monitor, the optimum layout of operation devices makes the camera
control smooth and easy. The newly added function lever allows direct
adjustment of allotted function – zoom*, exposure or aperture** control,
which works for magnification in playback mode and page flip in menu.
The mode dial has come back for this new DMC-GF6.
response. It takes only approx. 0.5 sec to shoot photo after startup
(CIPA). Not only its intuitive touch controllability on the rear
monitor, the optimum layout of operation devices makes the camera
control smooth and easy. The newly added function lever allows direct
adjustment of allotted function – zoom*, exposure or aperture** control,
which works for magnification in playback mode and page flip in menu.
The mode dial has come back for this new DMC-GF6.
All cameras of LUMIX G adopt
Contrast AF for its focus system. Compared with the Phase difference
system AF, the Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy especially in shooting
with bright lens with small F value. The DMC-GF6 also boasts high-speed
Light Speed AF making it possible to capture fast-moving subjects
clearly. Also, AF Tracking enables consecutive shooting to capture
moving subject in sharp focus.
Contrast AF for its focus system. Compared with the Phase difference
system AF, the Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy especially in shooting
with bright lens with small F value. The DMC-GF6 also boasts high-speed
Light Speed AF making it possible to capture fast-moving subjects
clearly. Also, AF Tracking enables consecutive shooting to capture
moving subject in sharp focus.
Combined with the Full-area Touch
AF, it is possible to set focus on any point in the field of view which
realizes quick and intuitive focusing operation with free frame
composition. In addition, the newly adopted Touch AE (Auto Exposure)
function allows setting focus and exposure at a single touch on the
subject displayed on the monitor.
AF, it is possible to set focus on any point in the field of view which
realizes quick and intuitive focusing operation with free frame
composition. In addition, the newly adopted Touch AE (Auto Exposure)
function allows setting focus and exposure at a single touch on the
subject displayed on the monitor.
* When used with Power Zoom lenses H-PS14042 or H-PS45175.
** In M (Manual) mode.
** In M (Manual) mode.
3. A Variety of Shooting Functions for Artwork Creation
The DMC-GF6 is not just a high
quality camera but an advanced photographic tool enhancing shooting
experience with wide variety of options.
With the new Self Shot mode, users
can shoot their own portraits by stretching an arm to hold the camera
with the rear monitor flipped approx.180° vertically to get in a frame
properly. A variety of options such as Creative Control can be applied
on this self-portrait, too.
can shoot their own portraits by stretching an arm to hold the camera
with the rear monitor flipped approx.180° vertically to get in a frame
properly. A variety of options such as Creative Control can be applied
on this self-portrait, too.
The popular Creative Control mode
is upgraded by increasing its filter option from 14 (for DMC-GF5) to 19
(for DMC-GF6) adding new Old Days, Sunshine*, Bleach Bypass, Toy Pop,
Fantasy in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key,
Sepia, High Dynamic, Soft Focus*, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art,
One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter* and
Miniature Effect** mode. Effect parameter of each mode is also
adjustable.
is upgraded by increasing its filter option from 14 (for DMC-GF5) to 19
(for DMC-GF6) adding new Old Days, Sunshine*, Bleach Bypass, Toy Pop,
Fantasy in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key,
Sepia, High Dynamic, Soft Focus*, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art,
One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter* and
Miniature Effect** mode. Effect parameter of each mode is also
adjustable.
With the new Creative Panorama
function, it is possible to shoot a horizontal / vertical panoramic
image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture and
to put on a filter effect of Creative Control***.
function, it is possible to shoot a horizontal / vertical panoramic
image with consequent shots taken by overlaying the previous picture and
to put on a filter effect of Creative Control***.
The new Stop Motion Animation
function enables producing a stop motion (stop frame) video in camera
with the pictures that are sequentially shot while moving the object by
degrees. This effect makes the object appear as if it is moving by
itself.
function enables producing a stop motion (stop frame) video in camera
with the pictures that are sequentially shot while moving the object by
degrees. This effect makes the object appear as if it is moving by
itself.
Another new in-camera function is
Clear Retouch, which makes it is possible to erase unwanted objects or
figures in an image by just tracing over them on monitor with a
fingertip. They naturally disappear without destroying the image.
Clear Retouch, which makes it is possible to erase unwanted objects or
figures in an image by just tracing over them on monitor with a
fingertip. They naturally disappear without destroying the image.
* For photo only.
** Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in
Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is
recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture
recording will be approximately 1 minute long)
*** Some filters of Creative Control cannot be used in Creative Panorama mode.
** Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in
Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is
recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture
recording will be approximately 1 minute long)
*** Some filters of Creative Control cannot be used in Creative Panorama mode.
4. Wireless Connectivity for One-Touch Picture Sharing & Remote Shooting
via Wi-Fi® / NFC with Smartphones
The DMC-GF6 integrates Wi-Fi®
connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) with NFC (Near Field Communication)
technology camera to offer more flexible shooting experience and instant
image sharing with compliant smartphone/tablet. All these flexible
shooting / browsing / sharing style are made possible with the DMC-GF6
and the Panasonic’s dedicated application software Panasonic Image App
for iOS / Android smartphones/tablets.
connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) with NFC (Near Field Communication)
technology camera to offer more flexible shooting experience and instant
image sharing with compliant smartphone/tablet. All these flexible
shooting / browsing / sharing style are made possible with the DMC-GF6
and the Panasonic’s dedicated application software Panasonic Image App
for iOS / Android smartphones/tablets.
Users can connect the camera with a
smartphone/tablet by just bringing them together. What is new is that
the setup is extremely quick and easy, making it possible to pair the
camera directly to the smartphone/tablet without connection procedure of
information input for authorization.
smartphone/tablet by just bringing them together. What is new is that
the setup is extremely quick and easy, making it possible to pair the
camera directly to the smartphone/tablet without connection procedure of
information input for authorization.
Remote shooting of both photo and
video* is available by using the smartphone/tablet for a remote shutter
with a monitor which displayed live at smooth 30 fps. Not only releasing
a shutter, zooming**, focusing and settings of shutter speed, aperture,
exposure compensation are all controllable with a smartphone/tablet.
video* is available by using the smartphone/tablet for a remote shutter
with a monitor which displayed live at smooth 30 fps. Not only releasing
a shutter, zooming**, focusing and settings of shutter speed, aperture,
exposure compensation are all controllable with a smartphone/tablet.
The Instant Transfer function
allows the camera to transfer the photo data to the designated
electronic devices automatically whenever shutter is released. In
playback mode, users can also touch the image displayed on the camera to
transfer it directly to the smartphone/tablet right on the spot. In
addition, it is possible to tag the location information to the image by
utilizing the GPS (Global Positioning System) log of a smartphone /
tablet.
allows the camera to transfer the photo data to the designated
electronic devices automatically whenever shutter is released. In
playback mode, users can also touch the image displayed on the camera to
transfer it directly to the smartphone/tablet right on the spot. In
addition, it is possible to tag the location information to the image by
utilizing the GPS (Global Positioning System) log of a smartphone /
tablet.
Archiving images becomes easy.
DMC-GF6 transfers the data to PC or other compliant electronic devices
automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home. Also, with
Panasonic’s exclusive cloud service “LUMIX CLUB”, DMC-GF6 can
automatically synchronize images via internet with the designated
devices and web services like Facebook™, Flickr™, Picasa™, Twitter™ or
YouTube™.
DMC-GF6 transfers the data to PC or other compliant electronic devices
automatically via the wireless access point (router) at home. Also, with
Panasonic’s exclusive cloud service “LUMIX CLUB”, DMC-GF6 can
automatically synchronize images via internet with the designated
devices and web services like Facebook™, Flickr™, Picasa™, Twitter™ or
YouTube™.
The Wi-Fi Direct™ function allows
direct playback of images on the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) –
compliant VIERA HDTV***.
direct playback of images on the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) –
compliant VIERA HDTV***.
* For remote shooting of video, start/stop recording is available over smartphone/tablet control.
** With LUMIX G Power Zoom Lens H-PS14042 or H-PS45175.
*** Using [Playback on TV] of the Wi-Fi function, you
can display images on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer
(DMR) function of the DLNA standard. Please check the following website
about the compatible devices for details.
** With LUMIX G Power Zoom Lens H-PS14042 or H-PS45175.
*** Using [Playback on TV] of the Wi-Fi function, you
can display images on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer
(DMR) function of the DLNA standard. Please check the following website
about the compatible devices for details.
5. Other Attractive Features for DMC-GF6
High Quality 1920 x 1080 Full-HD Video with Stereo Sound
The DMC-GF6 records 1920 x 1080 at
60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) full HD videos with full-time AF and high
quality stereo sound in the AVCHD format which excels in both
compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback.
With a dedicated video record button on the top, users can instantly
start recording videos while shooting photos without any having to make
any extra setting adjustments. In addition, the P/A/S/M mode also lets
users enjoy professional-like expressive video recording. Videos can
also be recorded in MP4 format for playback on a PC or other portable
electronic devices without having to convert the files.
60i (60 Hz) / 50i (50 Hz) full HD videos with full-time AF and high
quality stereo sound in the AVCHD format which excels in both
compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback.
With a dedicated video record button on the top, users can instantly
start recording videos while shooting photos without any having to make
any extra setting adjustments. In addition, the P/A/S/M mode also lets
users enjoy professional-like expressive video recording. Videos can
also be recorded in MP4 format for playback on a PC or other portable
electronic devices without having to convert the files.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in Europe and some Asian areas.
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
– You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For
[FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time
will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
– Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
– You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For
[FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time
will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
Compact, Stylish Design with a variety of Color Selection
The DMC-GF6 features ultimate
compactness in sleek, stylish design despite its incorporation of useful
built-in flash (GN6.3 ISO160･m / GN5.0 ISO100･m). The design dispels
impression for conventional big, heavy and colorless DSLRs. Fashionably
dressed in black, white, brown or red, the DMC-GF6 matches any style and
fashion regardless of gender. In addition, new power zoom digital
interchangeable lens in white H-PS14042-W is specially bundled in the
white camera kit as DMC-GF6X-W.
compactness in sleek, stylish design despite its incorporation of useful
built-in flash (GN6.3 ISO160･m / GN5.0 ISO100･m). The design dispels
impression for conventional big, heavy and colorless DSLRs. Fashionably
dressed in black, white, brown or red, the DMC-GF6 matches any style and
fashion regardless of gender. In addition, new power zoom digital
interchangeable lens in white H-PS14042-W is specially bundled in the
white camera kit as DMC-GF6X-W.
New Approx. 1040K-dot 180゜ Tiltable Touch Monitor
The new large, approx.1040K-dot
high resolution monitor boasts approx. 100% of field of view, and it
tilts up approx. 180°. The front panel is directly attached to the new
In Cell Touch LCD without containing air layer in between. The result is
that the reflection of external light is dramatically suppressed.
Together with the increased resolution by approx. 13% and improved color
reproduction by approx. 20%, the monitor for DMC-GF6 secures higher
visibility than ever. Plus, attenuation of transmitting backlight is
minimized to achieve wide angle of view and by 25% of power saving.
high resolution monitor boasts approx. 100% of field of view, and it
tilts up approx. 180°. The front panel is directly attached to the new
In Cell Touch LCD without containing air layer in between. The result is
that the reflection of external light is dramatically suppressed.
Together with the increased resolution by approx. 13% and improved color
reproduction by approx. 20%, the monitor for DMC-GF6 secures higher
visibility than ever. Plus, attenuation of transmitting backlight is
minimized to achieve wide angle of view and by 25% of power saving.
The touch-control system
immediately lets users to set focus to the subject by just touching it
on the screen and you can even release the shutter. It is free and easy
to enlarge the target point with fingertips to set precise focus.
immediately lets users to set focus to the subject by just touching it
on the screen and you can even release the shutter. It is free and easy
to enlarge the target point with fingertips to set precise focus.
Advanced iA+ (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) and Scene Guide for Beginners
For beginners of Digital Single
Lens Mirrorless cameras, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode supports taking
beautiful pictures with a variety of shooting-assist functions including
AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector,
Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control. The Intelligent Scene
Selector now integrates Food Recognition mode. It detects food on the
dish and captures it to look delicious. The iA Plus mode lets users
adjust defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and
white balance for more flexible control.
The Scene Guide* offers 23 sample
pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the one
closer to the situation they are going to shoot and optimum parameters
for shooting the scene will be automatically set. Furthermore, shooting
procedure, technical advice and recommended interchangeable lens for the
scene can be shown for users to learn photography.
pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the one
closer to the situation they are going to shoot and optimum parameters
for shooting the scene will be automatically set. Furthermore, shooting
procedure, technical advice and recommended interchangeable lens for the
scene can be shown for users to learn photography.
* Video recording using Scene Guide is not possible in some scenes.