Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ1

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic SZ1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled 16 months after the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G6 scores vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G6 and the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and SZ1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and SZ1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The G6 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer G6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.