Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF6

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was brought out 3 years before the GF6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G10 matches up against the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 against the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GF6 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and GF6.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF6 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.