Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
- Replacement is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The GF2 was launched 18 months before the NEX-5R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF2 grades vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Sony NEX-5R
GF2 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic GF2
NEX-5R | GF2 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Sony NEX-5R
GF2 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GF2 compared to the NEX-5R.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-24 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $330 | $750 |