Panasonic GF7 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was introduced 13 months after the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF7 matches up against the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 features external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GF7 against the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and a5000.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.