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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (2x-4x)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and Dust resistant )
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
Summary
The Sony Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a6000 is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is very significant difference between these models because large sensor allows the photographer to make pictures of the better quality. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. This ISO numbers let the photographer to make better pictures in low light situations. The Sony Alpha a6000 has more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has more powerful 2x-4x digital zoom. The Sony Alpha a6000 offers more focus points than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: 179 vs 49. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has swiveling display that will let the photographer to shoot great selfie photos. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Sony Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is equipped with a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Alpha a6000 is equipped with built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is weather sealed which means that it will be safe even uncovered if the photographer is out shooting in the rain or snow. The Sony Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 360 photos with the Alpha a6000 and only 330 with the Lumix DMC-GX8. The Alpha a6000 weighs 344g that is 143g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.
Taking into account the above differences the Sony Alpha a6000 is the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon