Panasonic GF6 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GF6 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF6 matches up versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and RX10 IV is 87 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.