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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G5 versus Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was announced 5 months later than the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 matches up against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Sony WX150

 G5 WX150 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic G5

 WX150 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Sony WX150

 G5 WX150 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G5 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G5 and the WX150.

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and WX150 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and WX150.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (396g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-17 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $300