Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX7 grades vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX7 and the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NEX-5N is 81 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The GX7 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern GX7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.