Panasonic calls it the "world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera, " a fancy of way of saying it's not a traditional DSLR nor is it a regular point and shoot -- it's something in between.
SECAUCUS, NJ (April 16, 2013) - Panasonic is proud to introduce the DMC-GF6 (GF6), a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera which is the most compact of the LUMIX G family.