Both Panasonic G6 and Panasonic G5 have Four Thirds sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the G6 and G5 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic G6 and Panasonic G5 Cameras
Panasonic G6 and Panasonic G5 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Panasonic G6
61
21.3 bits
11.5 Evs
639 ISO
Panasonic G5
61
21.4 bits
11.6 Evs
618 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic G6
or the
Panasonic G5 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
