Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was manufactured 15 months after the GX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G6 grades vs the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 and the GX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and GX1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and GX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer G6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.