Panasonic GF2 vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF2 matches up against the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF2 against the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and a5000.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.