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Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1

Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and a1 (50MP) and the GH6 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GH6 was manufactured 14 months later than the a1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH6 grades versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Sony a1

 GH6 a1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022January 2021Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kSharper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Panasonic GH6

 a1 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Sony a1

 GH6 a1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH6 has external measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH6 compared to the a1.

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and a1 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH6 and a1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will render greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GH6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high megapixels (25MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (360 per charge)
73
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing MP (50MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
Landscape photography with Sony a1
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH6
Vlogging with Sony a1
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (5760 x 2880 pixels)
does have mic jack
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH6 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Sony a1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Sony Alpha a1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-02-22 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5776 x 4336 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 118 133
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 5760x2880 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 823 grams (1.81 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 530 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $2,198 $6,498