Panasonic GF5 vs Sony H70

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF5 vs Sony H70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was brought out 16 months later than the H70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF5 matches up against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF5 against the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and H70.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GF5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.