Panasonic GX850 vs Sony a3500

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The GX850 was released 2 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX850 matches up vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 provides 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 compared to the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and a3500.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX850 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GX850 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.