Panasonic G100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 6 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 scores versus the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and NEX-5T is 81 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.