Panasonic G6 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was revealed 3 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G6 matches up against the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 features external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 and the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and RX10 II is 74 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older G6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.