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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony NEX-5T

 F5 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic F5

 NEX-5T F5 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5T

 F5 NEX-5T 

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 250 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $400