Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The G6 was brought out 10 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G6 grades against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 comes with 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G6 against the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and HX20V is 74 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer G6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.