Panasonic G5 vs Sony TX20

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G5 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was revealed 5 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G5 grades vs the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 provides exterior 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) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 vs the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and TX20 is 74 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and TX20.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G5 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult.