Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G2 was unveiled 4 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G2 matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony NEX-5T
G2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic G2
NEX-5T | G2 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-5T
G2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G2 and the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and NEX-5T is 72 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-07-12 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 53 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 493 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $400 |