Panasonic G6 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was released 11 months earlier than the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G6 scores versus the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 features 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Panasonic G6 and Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G6 vs the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and a3500 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and a3500.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.