Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Later Model is Sony A6300
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
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The GF7 was revealed 10 months later than the A6000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF7 scores versus the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony A6000
GF7 | A6000 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Panasonic GF7
A6000 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6000
GF7 | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF7 and Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF7 and the A6000.
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and A6000.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6000 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-01 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
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 | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 344 grams (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $308 | $548 |