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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX400V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was brought out 9 months before the HX400V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G6 grades versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony HX400V

 G6 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic G6

 HX400V G6 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX400V

 G6 HX400V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 provides external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G6 and the HX400V.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and HX400V is 74 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX400V will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
72
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-24 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $448