Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX30V

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GF6 was brought out 14 months later than the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF6 grades versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 has 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) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF6 vs the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and HX30V is 87 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger GF6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.