Panasonic G5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G5 was introduced 11 months later than the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the G5 grades versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G5 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and NEX-C3 is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The G5 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The younger G5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.