Panasonic G2 vs Sony a5000

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G2 grades vs the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G2 compared to the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and a5000 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and a5000.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.