Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF6 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was revealed 18 months after the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF6 scores versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF6 vs the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and HX100V is 87 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher GF6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.