Panasonic GH6 vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH6 was announced 13 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH6 scores versus the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH6 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH6 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") and a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH6 and Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GH6 versus the G1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and G1 is 56 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH6 and G1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH6 to provide extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher GH6 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.