Panasonic GF6 vs Sony A380

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The GF6 was introduced 3 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF6 scores against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF6 vs the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and A380 is 87 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and A380.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.