Panasonic GF6 vs Sony a5100

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was introduced 16 months before the a5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF6 grades versus the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF6 versus Sony a5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 and the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and a5100 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and a5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.