Panasonic G5 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G5 and Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The G5 was announced 9 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the G5 grades vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 offers 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G5 and Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G5 versus the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and a1 is 74 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and a1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail with its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.