Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was released 8 months prior to the SZ8 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G6 scores versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G6 against the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and SZ8 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The G6 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older G6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.