Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic GM5
| NEX-F3 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony NEX-F3
| GM5 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sony 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 |
