Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GX1

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very comparable but the F5 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was brought out 11 months later than the GX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F5 grades against the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 versus the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and GX1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and GX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX1 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer F5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.