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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GF5 and Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The GF5 was revealed 9 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF5 matches up vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Sony A7c

 GF5 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic GF5

 A7c GF5 
ReleasedSeptember 2020April 2012More modern by 102 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Sony A7c

 GF5 A7c 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 features external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF5 versus the A7c.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and A7c is 89 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and A7c.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will show greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GF5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF5
Street photography with Sony A7c
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
61
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
better than average battery life (740 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
59
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging details
Sony A7c Vlogging details
32
touch screen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
86
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Sony A7c
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-05 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 122
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267 grams (0.59 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 740 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $1,800