Panasonic GF6 vs Sony W830

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony W830, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was launched 9 months earlier than the W830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF6 scores versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF6 compared to the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and W830 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and W830.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W830 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.