Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was released 23 months after the Q which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G6 matches up against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 and the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and Q is 74 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and Q.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.