Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH4

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the F5 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was manufactured 13 months before the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the F5 grades vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 offers 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) and the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 and the GH4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and GH4 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and GH4.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older F5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.