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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GX850 was revealed 24 months prior to the A6400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX850 scores versus the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony A6400

 GX850 A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic GX850

 A6400 GX850 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2017Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony A6400

 GX850 A6400 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 features external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX850 vs the A6400.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and A6400.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX850 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Sony A6400
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
79
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
Vlogging with Sony A6400
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Sony A6400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Sony Alpha a6400
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.6
DXO Low light rating 586 1431
Other
Battery life 210 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $548 $898