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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The GF8 was manufactured 2 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF8 grades vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sony NEX-5T

 GF8 NEX-5T 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2013More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic GF8

 NEX-5T GF8 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sony NEX-5T

 GF8 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 and the NEX-5T.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GF8 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger GF8 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 230 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $549 $400