Panasonic GX85 vs Sony NEX-6

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The GX85 was released 3 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX85 grades vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX85 versus the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and NEX-6 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and NEX-6.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The GX85 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer GX85 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.