Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was released 19 months later than the HX100V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G6 grades vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 provides outer dimensions 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G6 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and HX100V is 74 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and HX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The G6 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern G6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.