Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF5

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was unveiled 4 months after the GF5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G5 scores vs the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 features physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 and the GF5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and GF5 is 74 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and GF5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G5 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.