Panasonic G6 vs Sony W610

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G6 vs Sony W610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was introduced 16 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G6 matches up versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 offers external 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) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G6 against the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and W610 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and W610.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.