Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5 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
- Launched July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G2 was launched 5 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G2 scores vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Sony TX5
| G2 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic G2
| TX5 | G2 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Sony TX5
| G2 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G2 against the TX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and TX5 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and TX5.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G2 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Panasonic G2 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 53 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,000 | $239 |
