Panasonic G6 vs Sony A300

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony A300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was released 5 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G6 grades vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has got external 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) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 vs the A300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and A300 is 74 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and A300.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G6 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.