Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic GX8 has external dimensions of 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48″) and weighs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) (including batteries). Sony A6100 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32″) and weighs 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and the Sony A6100. Sony A6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Panasonic GX8.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6100.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony A6100 is significantly lighter (91g ) than the Panasonic GX8 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony A6100 has an APS-C sized sensor and Panasonic GX8 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Panasonic GX8's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony A6100 lenses.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the GX8 has a big advantage over the A6100 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GX8 and Sony A6100's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Sony A6100 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic GX8 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.