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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony A6600
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was released 7 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX850 grades vs the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony A6700

 GX850 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Panasonic GX850

 A6700 GX850 
LaunchedJuly 2023January 2017Newer by 79 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony A6700

 GX850 A6700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX850 versus Sony A6700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 compared to the A6700.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and A6700 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and A6700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6700 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX850 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6700 Portrait photography factors
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
83
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
83
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography info
Sony A6700 Sports photography info
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
86
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Travel photography camera
78
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (210 CIPA)
84
good battery pack (570 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6700 Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Sony A6700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Sony Alpha a6700
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 199
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $548 $1,399