Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was revealed 15 months after the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX7 grades versus the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX7 vs the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NEX-5R is 81 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The GX7 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern GX7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.