Panasonic GH6 vs Sony ZV-E1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GH6 versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the GH6 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GH6 was unveiled 13 months prior to the ZV-E1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH6 grades against the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH6 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH6 has outer measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GH6 and the ZV-E1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and ZV-E1 is 56 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH6 and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GH6 will produce extra detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GH6 will be behind in sensor innovation.