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Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony NEX-5T

 G2 NEX-5T 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic G2

 NEX-5T G2 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 38 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-5T

 G2 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (428 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
58
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (428g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
77
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (428g)
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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