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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50

Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the G5 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was manufactured 6 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G5 scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 G5 WX50 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 G5 WX50 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012Similar generation
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 vs the WX50.
Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and WX50 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and WX50.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G5 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.
	
			Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
71
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
66
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G5 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
51
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
66
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (396 grams)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
65
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Timelapse mode
38
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G5 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
62
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (396g)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
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Panasonic G5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-17 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 10.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $250