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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF6
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF5 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF5 scores vs the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Sony ZV-E10

 GF5 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Panasonic GF5

 ZV-E10 GF5 
ReleasedJuly 2021April 2012More modern by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Sony ZV-E10

 GF5 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 provides 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) and the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF5 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GF5 versus the ZV-E10.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and ZV-E10 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will show more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GF5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography factors
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
41
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
61
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
88
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GF5 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Sony ZV-E10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-05 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 150
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267g (0.59 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $699