Panasonic GX7 vs Sony A6500

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX7 matches up vs the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 compared to the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and A6500 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6500 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.