Panasonic F5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar but the F5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was brought out 5 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 scores vs the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 offers 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 Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the F5 against the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.