Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5/Panasonic-GM5-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5R front Sony Alpha NEX-5R front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R/Sony-NEX-5R-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Announced September 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic GM1
(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
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
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The GM5 was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GM5 matches up versus the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony NEX-5R
GM5 | NEX-5R | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Panasonic GM5
NEX-5R | GM5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-5R
GM5 | NEX-5R | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GM5 vs the NEX-5R.
![Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GM5 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger GM5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 211 grams (0.47 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLH7 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $966 | $750 |