Panasonic F5 vs Sony A37

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty similar but the F5 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was announced 8 months after the A37 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F5 scores against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F5 vs the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and A37.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer F5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.