Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G6

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was brought out 21 months prior to the G6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the G6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and G6 is 89 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and G6.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G6 will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.