Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A6300

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was introduced 4 years before the A6300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF5 grades against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GF5 and the A6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and A6300 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and A6300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6300 will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.