• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Panasonic G6 advantages over Sony A7C

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $399 vs $1798
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 60 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony A7C advantages over Panasonic G6

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.93 vs 3.75 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Newer
    4 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G6
Panasonic G5
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $500
  • 4/3

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G5

Sony A7C
Panasonic G5
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Sony A7C vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic G6
Olympus E-M1
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Olympus E-M1

Sony A7C
Olympus E-M1
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A7C vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6
Panasonic G7
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G7

Sony A7C
Panasonic G7
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $498
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony A7C vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Panasonic G6
Canon EOS RP
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C
Canon EOS RP
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle kit lens

Compare Sony A7C vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Sigma fp

Panasonic G6
Sigma fp
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Sigma fp

Sony A7C
Sigma fp
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

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