Panasonic G3 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G3 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G3 was manufactured 13 months prior to the NEX-5R making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G3 grades versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 comes with outside measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G3 versus Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 against the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and NEX-5R is 83 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The G3 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.