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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was announced 4 years after the A200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the G6 grades against the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony A200

 G6 A200 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2008Newer by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic G6

 A200 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony A200

 G6 A200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Sony A200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G6 against the A200.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and A200 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and A200.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G6 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Sony A200
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
72
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
Sony A200 Landscape photography features
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
Sony A200 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Sony A200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-04-24 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.3
DXO Low light rating 639 521
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $100