Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GM5 versus Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM5 was introduced 5 months later than the A6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GM5 grades versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GM5 versus the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.