Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GF5
- New Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF6 and Sony WX70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GF6 was unveiled 15 months later than the WX70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF6 grades against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sony WX70
| GF6 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic GF6
| WX70 | GF6 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sony WX70
| GF6 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 compared to the WX70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and WX70 is 87 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and WX70.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The GF6 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GF6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-04-08 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 323 grams (0.71 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $326 | $242 |