Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A6700

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was revealed 12 years before the A6700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX1 scores against the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 has external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 and Sony A6700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX1 and the A6700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and A6700 is 87 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and A6700.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6700 will give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.