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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was announced 4 months after the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G6 scores versus the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic SZ3

 G6 SZ3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic G6

 SZ3 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ3

 G6 SZ3 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2013Same generation

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G6 and the SZ3.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and SZ3 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and SZ3.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G6 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography info
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
72
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-24 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $150