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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
74
Imaging
51
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was manufactured 24 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G6 matches up against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony HX90V

 G6 HX90V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k921kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic G6

 HX90V G6 
LaunchedApril 2015April 2013More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony HX90V

 G6 HX90V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G6 and the HX90V.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and HX90V is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
71
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-24 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $750 $440