Panasonic G6 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor size.

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The G6 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G6 scores vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G6 vs the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and RX100 V is 74 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and RX100 V.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.