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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(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
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GM1
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the GM5 grades vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GM5 NEX-F3 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2012More modern by 26 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic GM5

 NEX-F3 GM5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-F3

 GM5 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 comes with 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) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GM5 compared to the NEX-F3.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The GM5 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher GM5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography details
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (211 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (211g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (211 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-15 2012-08-16
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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.8fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 211 grams (0.47 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 721 1114
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLH7 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $966 $470