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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was announced 11 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH1 scores versus the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Sony A6600

 GH1 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic GH1

 A6600 GH1 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2009More recent by 123 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A6600

 GH1 A6600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 versus Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH1 vs the A6600.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and A6600 is 81 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and A6600.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6600 will result in greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
Sony A6600 Sports photography features
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
no phase detect AF
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography information
Sony A6600 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
84
better than average battery power (810 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-10 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 1.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385g (0.85 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 772 1497
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 810 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $949 $1,198