Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A3000

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GM5 was introduced 13 months after the A3000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GM5 grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GM5 and the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and A3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GM5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer GM5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.