Panasonic GX8 vs Sony A6700

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was announced 9 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX8 matches up versus the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features 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) while the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony A6700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX8 and the A6700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and A6700 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and A6700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6700 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older GX8 will be behind in sensor innovation.