Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A6600

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF5 versus Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GF5 was released 8 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF5 grades versus the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF5 versus the A6600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and A6600.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6600 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.