Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G6

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was announced 7 years later than the G6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G100 scores against the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 against the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and G6 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and G6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.