Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6400

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 grades against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 provides outside 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) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF8 vs the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and A6400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6400 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GF8 will be behind in sensor tech.