Panasonic G5 vs Sony A3000

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G5 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was revealed 13 months prior to the A3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G5 grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 against the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and A3000 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and A3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.