Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A7c

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty close but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was released 6 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX8 matches up versus the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX8 vs the A7c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and A7c is 74 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and A7c.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX8 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX8 will be behind in sensor tech.