My two favorite mirrorless camera systems are from Sony and Panasonic. They are both superb camera systems. They each have their strengths and weaknesses.
In my experience the Sony cameras are really good for lowlight and shallow depth of field. The photo images captured from the Sony systems are just outstanding and the bokeh is just beautiful. I also like the fact that they use an e-mount system which opens up the camera for cinematography glass without the use of adaptors. If you are primarily thinking to shoot still photography then I highly recommend using the Sony A7r series. The A7s systems which is more a video camera than a still camera are also very good for lowlight situations especially if all you have is ambient lighting. It is an excellent choice for night shots and capturing astral timelapses. Unfortunately I don't have this camera so I can speak only from what I've heard and read. The biggest disadvantage for the Sony mirrorless systems is the user experience. What do I mean? In order to change settings such as EV, ISO and focus you must dig through the menu to change the setting. Sure one gets more efficient with more use but you still have to go through the menu. There may be a few exceptions but it really is a downside to the Sony systems. So if you're thinking you want image quality, reliablility. autofocus and low light performance then the Sony mirrorless camera system is the best choice. Sony also captures video in 4K mode but has limited recording formats. 
Panasonic micro 4/3 systems are aimed more towards videographers and filmmakers. The ease of use and intuitive user interface is a real winner. The physical buttons and multiple file formats is night and day difference compared to Sony's. However autofocus can be problematic for Panasonic. But most videographers use manual focus anyways so this is not a deal breaker for some. But for others it is. I've found a work around this as mentioned by YedaYeo's YouTube video below:
I've not fully tested it yet but from what I've seen by reviewers it seems to be faster and more dependable. The lens selection for Panasonic is more limited without a speedbooster. However if you get an adapter or speedbooster then a world of lenses opens up. The Panasonic GH system is incredibly amazing as the color bit and color profiles can tolerate heavy grading. The image can tolerate this as the color information is present in the file. The 10 bit 4:2:2 and the 400 MB/sec read speed is impressive. Furthermore this can all be captured on 4K. The Panasonic can also create shallow depth of field and produce beautiful images both for stills and video. It all depends on the glass or lens you use. I've found that when I use a fast lens and capture from F1.2-2.8 it can really create a more film-like image. If you are a filmmaker and occasionally shoot stills then I highly recommend the Panasonic GH camera mirrorless series. I do both photography and videography so I've opted to purchase both camera systems. And I simple use the camera that best fits the event. With all that said, if you strictly do photography and no video than I would recommend using either Canon or Nikon. I was formerly a heavy Nikon user and using all Nikon glass. But with the work I do now and the smaller footprint and improved imaging systems of the mirrorless cameras I've made the switch. And I don't regret that decision.
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