Panasonic GF1 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF1 grades versus the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF1 compared to the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.