Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was released 14 months later than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF6 scores versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GF6 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GF6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.