Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G95 and Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G95 was released 7 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G95 grades against the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G95 vs the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and NEX-5N is 67 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G95 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.