In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | DT 18-55mm lens | 14-140mm lens |
| Height | 9.55 cm | 8.46 cm |
| Width | 12.86 cm | 12.245 cm |
| Depth | 7.77 cm | 7.14 cm |
| Weight | 492 g | 340 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
| Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 10x |
| SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 16.05 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Live MOS |
| Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 18,310,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 16,050,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | Optical (POWER O.I.S.) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
| PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Image Processor | BIONZ | Venus Engine |
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| LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II - zoom | Zoom lens - 10x zoom - 14 - 140 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 28 - 280mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 30 cm |
| Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 75 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 12 groups / 14 elements |
| Filter Size | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | - | Micro Four Thirds |
| Features | Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | Internal focusing system, ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology |
| FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 23 |
| Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter | Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition |
| VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | - |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 1,440,000 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | 0.70x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +4 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2 |
| Features | Auto eye sensor | Auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-16000 | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1728 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Dynamic B&W, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Sunshine, Toy Pop, Fantasy |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 120 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Exposure Range | - | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | - | Clear Retouch function |
| DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Type | 2.7" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | - | Yes |
| Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 1,036,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
| Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF |
| FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 8.3 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
| MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
| Image Storage | 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1824 |
JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 2336 x 1752 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2336 x 1560 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
| Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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| Details | 1 x Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included) | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 14-140mm lens) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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| Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
| Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Remote control |
| FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 40 frames per second |
| Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, Intelligent Scene Selector, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, DLNA support, Motion Detection Technology, Subject Detection technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function, Wi-Fi Direct |
| OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6H + 14-140mm |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, DVD disc | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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| Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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