Panasonic G6 vs Sony QX1

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G6 was brought out 16 months before the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G6 matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has got 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) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic G6 versus Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 against the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and QX1 is 74 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and QX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.