Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX350

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was revealed 19 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G5 scores against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G5 versus the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and WX350 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX350 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older G5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.