Panasonic G6 vs Sony W710

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G6 and Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was launched 4 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G6 grades against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 against the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and W710 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G6 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.