Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly close but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was released 5 years prior to the A6600 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX8 grades versus the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 against the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and A6600 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and A6600.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.