Sony NEX-6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelNEX-6Lumix DMC-GX8
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (with 16-50mm lens), $1349 (with 16-50 and 55-210 mm lenses)$1199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32645184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points9949
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90° and Down 45°OLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x1.54x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      DxO Low Light ISO1018806
      DxO Color Depth23.723.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.112.6
      DxO Overall Score7875
      Video Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional) wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.7 x 5.3"7.7 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.4 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Battery PackNPFW50
      Battery Life360 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony NEX-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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