Panasonic G1 vs Sony A6400

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G1 and Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was introduced 11 years earlier than the A6400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G1 matches up vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G1 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 and the A6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and A6400 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.