Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was announced 15 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G6 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G6 and the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and HX10V is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and HX10V.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.