Nikon S02 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S02 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S02 (1/3") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S02 was brought out 5 months later than the G6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S02 scores vs the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 has got exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S02 compared to the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and G6 is 97 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and G6.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will offer you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.