Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GF5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly close but the F5 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was released 10 months later than the GF5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the F5 scores vs the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 features physical 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 GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F5 and the GF5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and GF5 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and GF5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic F5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer F5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.