Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GX1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6300 has external dimensions of 94 x 58 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 1.02″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GX1 has external dimensions of 116 x 68 x 39 mm (4.57 x 2.68 x 1.54″) and weighs 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S6300 and the Panasonic GX1. Nikon S6300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Panasonic GX1. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon S6300 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GX1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GX1, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GX1.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GX1.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S6300 is significantly lighter (158g ) than the Panasonic GX1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GX1, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S6300 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GX1's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S6300's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.