Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic F5
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Released | August 2013 | January 2013 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony NEX-5T
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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.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.
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.
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |