Panasonic GF6 vs Sony H300

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was introduced 10 months earlier than the H300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF6 scores against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF6 vs the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and H300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and H300.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H300 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.