Panasonic G10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G10 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was released 4 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G10 grades versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G10 against the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G10 and NEX-5T is 72 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.