Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX1 was manufactured 6 months before the NEX-5R which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 scores vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX1 versus the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and NEX-5R is 87 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The GX1 uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.