Panasonic G6 vs Sony RX100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was unveiled 8 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G6 matches up against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G6 compared to the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and RX100 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and RX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.