Panasonic GF6 vs Sony QX1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was launched 17 months earlier than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF6 scores vs the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF6 vs the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and QX1 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.