Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A380

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GM5 and Sony A380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was brought out 5 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GM5 scores versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GM5 vs the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and A380.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GM5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.