Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF1 versus Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was announced 8 years before the A6500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF1 grades vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 vs the A6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and A6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF1 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.