Panasonic GX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony RX100 VI

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX1 Review.
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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GX7
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Panasonic GX1 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 229 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Panasonic GX1

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Appealing design; Good grip; Very good image quality; Fast autofocus; Built-in Level Gauge.
Small rear buttons; Below-average battery life; Weak flash; Orange and yellow can have greenish cast in JPEGs; Shutter-induced motion blur with 14-42mm X Vario kit lens.
Read our Panasonic GX1 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony RX100 VI Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-P3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$561
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-P3

Sony RX100 VI

Olympus E-P3

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$561
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Olympus E-PL3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Fast startup

$700
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Sony RX100 VI

Olympus E-PL3

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GF6

Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GF6

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$400
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GF6

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic GF6

$949
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$400
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Panasonic GX1

Panasonic ZS100

$950
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic GX1

Sony RX100 VII

$950
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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