Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was released 5 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GF5 matches up against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF5 and the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and GX850 is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and GX850.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GX850 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.