Panasonic GF8 vs Sony a5000

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was released 2 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF8 matches up vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF8 vs the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and a5000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GF8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.