Panasonic G6 vs Sony A3000

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G6 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was unveiled 4 months prior to the A3000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the G6 grades against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 compared to the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and A3000 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and A3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A3000 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.