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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX7 grades vs the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Sony A6100

 GX7 A6100 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic GX7

 A6100 GX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2013Newer by 70 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Sony A6100

 GX7 A6100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 vs the A6100.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and A6100 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6100 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
Sports photography with Sony A6100
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
Travel photography with Sony A6100
67
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
86
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-07 2019-08-28
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 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 420 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $748