Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A6700

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony A6700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF1 was revealed 14 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GF1 matches up versus the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GF1 and the A6700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and A6700.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6700 will show more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.