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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Old Model is Sony A7 III
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled 9 years before the A7 IV which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G6 scores vs the A7 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony A7 IV

					

					

						
 G6 A7 IV 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Panasonic G6

					

					

						
 A7 IV G6 
RevealedOctober 2021April 2013More modern by 103 months
Display resolution1440k1036kClearer display (+404k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony A7 IV

					

					

						
 G6 A7 IV 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 compared to the A7 IV.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and A7 IV is 74 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and A7 IV.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 IV will offer extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

						Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Sony A7 IV
71
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 no liveview
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
Sony A7 IV Street photography advice
73
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
79
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Sports photography highlights
56
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect autofocus
84
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (600 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 no liveview
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 IV Travel photography factors
72
 has focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 no Time Lapse mode
80
 great battery pack (600 per charge)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography highlights
67
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
 no Time Lapse mode
83
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 no liveview
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
73
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 no image stabilization
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony A7 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-24 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 23 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 172
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 600 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $750 $2,500