Panasonic GF6 vs Sony a3500

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was introduced 11 months earlier than the a3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF6 matches up against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 and the a3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and a3500.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a3500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.