Panasonic G5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G5 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was announced 13 months before the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G5 matches up against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G5 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 versus the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and NEX-5T is 74 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The G5 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.