Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the F5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe F5 was released 16 months later than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony NEX-5N
| F5 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | October 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic F5
| NEX-5N | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5N
| F5 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 versus the NEX-5N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and NEX-5N.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern F5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 460 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $100 | $550 |