Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6500

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was announced 17 months after the A6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX9 matches up versus the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 vs the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and A6500 is 82 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and A6500.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6500 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GX9 should have a benefit in sensor tech.