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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic G6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the AW130 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The AW130 was introduced 22 months later than the G6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AW130 scores against the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic G6

 AW130 G6 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2013More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon AW130

 G6 AW130 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k921kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic G6

 AW130 G6 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 versus the G6.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and G6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The AW130 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The fresher AW130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Panasonic G6
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-10 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 370 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $398 $750