Sony NEX-6
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Panasonic GF5
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Best price $699
  • Smaller body size 14 in³ vs 16 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.06″ vs 1.45″
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has HDR on-board GF5 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities GF5 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GF5 does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

Best price
$470
  • Weighs a little bit less than the NEX-6 9.42 oz vs 12.2 oz
  • 22% more battery life 330 shots vs 270 shots
  • Cheaper street price $470 vs $699
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Has 3D capture capabilities NEX-6 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

What the Sony NEX-6 and Panasonic GF5 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 920k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony NEX-6 and the Panasonic GF5

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
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