Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A6400

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF1 was released 10 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF1 grades against the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF1 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF1 versus the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and A6400.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.