Panasonic G6 vs Sony H20

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was launched 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G6 grades vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and H20 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and H20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G6 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.