Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable but the F5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The F5 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F5 grades versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 and the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older F5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.