Superior Picture Quality

The DMC-G6 integrates 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine featuring its advanced noise reduction systems. It effectively removes noise in multiple steps according to the noise characteristics, realizing both smoothness and sharpness according to the part of an image. In addition, the limit resolution is enhanced thanks to the precise detail reproduction and advanced Intelligent D-range Control ensures beautiful gradation with wider dynamic range than ever.

Light Speed AF
and Burst Shooting

The DMC-G6 features high-speed Light Speed AF, making it possible to capture even the fast-moving subject clearly. Not only the accuracy but also the speed of AF in DMC-G6 surpasses the high-end DSLRs with Phase difference. The camera and the lens exchange the digital signal at max. 240 fps to minimize the time to focus. The DMC-G6 realizes the high speed burst shooting at 7 fps in 16.05-megapixel full resolution and max. 40 fps using an electronic shutter. Also, AF Tracking enables consecutive shooting to capture moving subject in sharp focus at 5 fps*.

* In 1-area-focusing AF mode

1920 x 1080p Full-HD
Video Recording
in AVCHD and MP4

The DMC-G6 records stunningly smooth, high-resolution full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p* videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. The DMC-G6 also supports 1080 / 24p native mode with 24 Mbps in AVCHD format bringing impressive afterimage to the footage. The full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p* video can also be recorded in MP4 at 28 Mbps, to play it back directly on the PC or other portable electronic devices without a need of conversion.

* 50p for PAL areas

Creative Control

The popular Creative Control mode is upgraded by increasing its filter option from 14 (for DMC-G5) to 19 (for DMC-G6) 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.

* For photo only

Creative Panorama

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*.

* Some filters of Creative Control cannot be used in Creative Panorama mode.

Clear Retouch

Clear Retouch makes it 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.

Scene Guide

The Scene Guide* offers 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. You 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 you to learn photography.

* Video recording using Scene Guide is not possible in some scenes.

Manual Control
(Creative Video Mode)

The P / A / S / M mode lets you 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.

Stop Motion Animation

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.

High Quality Sound

High quality sound can be recorded with Dolby® Digital.  A Wind Cut function is also available to block out most of  the noise from background wind. In addition to the built-in  stereo microphone, the DMC-G6 is equipped with a 3.5mm terminal for external microphone to comply with serious sound recording.

The external mic DMW-MS2 (optional) suppresses the camera's motor noise and handling noise, to capture the sound that you're aiming for. Stereo and shotgun mic switching is done from the menu.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Touch AF & Touch AE

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.

Touch Pad AF

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.

Function Lever &
Mode Dial

The control on DMC-G6 is smooth and easy with optimum layout of operation devices. The newly added function lever allows direct adjustment of allotted function zoom*, exposure or aperture** control. This lever works for magnification in playback mode and page flip in menu.

*When used with Power Zoom lenses H-PS14042 or H-PS45175.
** In M (Manual) mode.

Sophisticated Design

DMC-G6 is an innovative Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera packing a host of cutting-edge functions. The compact, lightweight body profile is stylishly designed to achieve high mobility while pursuing comfort in operation.

Full Line-up of LUMIX G / LEICA DG Lenses

Panasonic offers a wide variety of digital interchangeable lenses including wide / standard / telephoto zoom lenses, single focal length lenses, macro or fisheye lenses to cover any shooting opportunities. Every lens is exclusively designed for DSLM cameras to take best advantage of digital technologies such as high-precision, high-speed Contrast AF.

Remote Shooting /
Remote View

With Panasonic "Image App", 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.

* 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.

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Instant Transfer

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, you can also touch the image displayed on the camera to transfer it directly to the smartphone/tablet* right on the spot.

* Installing "Image App" is needed in advance.

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Wi-Fi® Features - At Home

Wireless TV Playback
The Wi-Fi Direct™ function allows direct playback of images on the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) - compliant VIERA HDTV.

Wireless Print
You can print out recorded pictures wirelessly from a PictBridge (wireless LAN compatible) printer.

Cloud Sync.
With the Panasonic's exclusive Cloud Sync. Service, photos and videos can be synchronized among the compliant electronic devices you use.

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