Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6400

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very well matched but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was brought out 4 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX8 scores against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 provides external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX8 against the A6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and A6400 is 74 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and A6400.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6400 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.