Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
90 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
58
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
- Renewed by Panasonic GF8
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- New Model is Sony A6000
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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony NEX-6
| GF7 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | March 2013 | Newer by 23 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic GF7
| NEX-6 | GF7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-6
| GF7 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lighter than competition (345g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.8fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $308 | $365 |
