Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GF2

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty close but the F5 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The F5 was introduced 23 months after the GF2 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the F5 matches up vs the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 against the GF2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and GF2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and GF2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern F5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.