Panasonic GX85 vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was brought out 24 months later than the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX85 grades versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 provides external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX85 versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX85 vs the A6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and A6000 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and A6000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX85 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer GX85 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.