Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX5

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was brought out 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G6 matches up versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 vs the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and HX5 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and HX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G6 will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.