Panasonic G1 vs Sony a5000

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G1 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was unveiled 6 years before the a5000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G1 and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 compared to the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and a5000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and a5000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5000 will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.