LCD and Viewfinder
Panasonic GF6 has a Tilting 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
GF6 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Sony Alpha A3000 (Compare) or Sony Alpha a3500 (Compare). If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.
Max Shutter speed
Panasonic GF6 can shoot continuously at max speed of 4 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.
Flash
Unfortunately GF6 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
Focusing
Panasonic GF6 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.
Panasonic GF6 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Video Features
With Panasonic GF6, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60i,30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Panasonic GF6 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
GF6 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Panasonic GF6 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Canon EOS M3 or in a similar price range.
Connectivity and Storage
Panasonic GF6 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( with NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, GF6 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.
You can connect GF6 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.
Battery Panasonic GF6 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 340 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 349 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.
Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.
Panasonic GF6 Features Compared to Main Competitors
Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Panasonic GF6 is $325.54