Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively close but the F5 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The F5 was revealed 2 years after the G2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 grades versus the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 compared to the G2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and G2 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and G2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic F5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.