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Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Sony A6600

 GX8 A6600 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic GX8

 A6600 GX8 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2015More recent by 50 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6600

 GX8 A6600 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Sony A6600 Street photography factors
80
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proofing
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (330 per charge)
84
great battery life (810 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-07-16 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 gr (1.07 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 806 1497
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 810 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $898 $1,198