Panasonic G6 vs Sony a5000

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was announced 8 months before the a5000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G6 scores against the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 versus the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and a5000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and a5000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.