Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Later Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe GF6 was unveiled 8 months after the NEX-5R so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF6 matches up against the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sony NEX-5R
| GF6 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic GF6
| NEX-5R | GF6 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sony NEX-5R
| GF6 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF6 against the NEX-5R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and NEX-5R is 87 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and NEX-5R.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GF6 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The newer GF6 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-04-08 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 323 grams (0.71 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 54 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 622 | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $326 | $750 |
