Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX850

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was announced 5 years before the GX850 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G5 matches up vs the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 versus the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and GX850 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and GX850.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.