Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF6 was introduced 22 months later than the Q making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF6 scores vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF6 vs the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and Q is 87 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and Q.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GF6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.