Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic G7

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic G7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very close but the F5 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was released 3 years earlier than the G7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F5 grades vs the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the F5 versus the G7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and G7 is 96 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and G7.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older F5 will be behind in sensor technology.