Panasonic G6 vs Sony a1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G6 and Sony a1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was introduced 8 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G6 scores vs the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 and Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G6 versus the a1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and a1 is 74 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and a1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.