Panasonic GF5 vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF5 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was launched 11 months earlier than the NEX-6 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF5 scores against the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF5 and the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and NEX-6.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.