Panasonic GF5 vs Sony S2000

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GF5 and Sony S2000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and S2000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was brought out 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF5 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 features external measurements 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 S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF5 vs the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and S2000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF5 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger GF5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.