Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was announced 23 months after the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF7 grades against the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GF7 versus the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF7 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher GF7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.