Panasonic GF5 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF5 and Sony H20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was brought out 2 years after the H20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF5 scores versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF5 compared to the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and H20.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent GF5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.