Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic G1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively close but the F5 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was brought out 4 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F5 matches up vs the G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 vs the G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and G1 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and G1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic F5 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger F5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.