Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6000

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was manufactured 15 months later than the A6000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX8 grades against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX8 compared to the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and A6000 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6000 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.