Panasonic GM5 vs Sony W800

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GM5 versus Sony W800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and W800 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was revealed 8 months after the W800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GM5 matches up vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 has got 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM5 versus Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GM5 and the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and W800.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W800 will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher GM5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.