Panasonic GF6 vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") feature different sensor size.

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The GF6 was launched 4 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the GF6 grades vs the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GF6 vs the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and RX10 III is 87 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and RX10 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 III will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be behind in sensor innovation.