Panasonic GX8 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was launched 2 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX8 scores vs the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and NEX-6 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and NEX-6.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.