Panasonic GF1 vs Sony a5000

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was brought out 5 years before the a5000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF1 grades versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GF1 compared to the a5000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and a5000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.