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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic GX7
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The GX1 was brought out 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX1 matches up vs the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony A6600

 GX1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic GX1

 A6600 GX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2012Newer by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6600

 GX1 A6600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys exterior measurements 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 A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX1 against the A6600.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and A6600 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and A6600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6600 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (810 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
65
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (300 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery power (810 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Sony A6600
32
touch screen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-14 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318g (0.70 lbs) 503g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 82
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 703 1497
Other
Battery life 300 images 810 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $228 $1,198