Panasonic G10 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic G10 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G10 scores versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G10 vs the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and NEX-5R is 72 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.