Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX1 was launched 18 months before the NEX-5T which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX1 matches up vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| GX1 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic GX1
| NEX-5T | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-5T
| GX1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX1 and the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and NEX-5T is 87 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX1 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged GX1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-02-14 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| 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 | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 318 grams (0.70 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 55 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $228 | $400 |
