Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF6 and Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out 2 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF6 grades versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF6 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF6 compared to the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and WX300 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.