Panasonic G5 vs Sony a5000

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G5 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was introduced 17 months before the a5000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G5 grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 has got physical 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 a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G5 versus Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 compared to the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and a5000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and a5000.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.