Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic G6

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 months earlier than the G6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-10 grades versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and G6.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G6 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.