Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GF6

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was brought out 7 years after the GF6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G100 matches up against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 versus the GF6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and GF6 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GF6.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.