Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX9 matches up vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX9 vs the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NEX-6 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.