Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6400

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was released 8 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX1 scores vs the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 versus Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX1 and the A6400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and A6400 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and A6400.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6400 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.