Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was introduced 24 months before the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF3 grades versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 vs the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.