Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
Panasonic GX850
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Sony NEX-6
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Replacement is Sony A6000
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe GX850 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX850 grades versus the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony NEX-6
| GX850 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | March 2013 | Fresher by 47 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic GX850
| NEX-6 | GX850 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony NEX-6
| GX850 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX850 against the NEX-6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NEX-6.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The fresher GX850 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Panasonic GX850 Street photography details
Sony NEX-6 Street photography details
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2013-03-25 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 586 | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | 360 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $548 | $365 |
