Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Updated by Sony A6300

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The GX7 was revealed 5 months before the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX7 grades vs the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Sony A6000
GX7 | A6000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Panasonic GX7
A6000 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Sony A6000
GX7 | A6000 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX7 and the A6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and A6000 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and A6000.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-07 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lb) | 344 grams (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 718 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 360 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $548 |