Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
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The GX7 was introduced 2 months before the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX7 matches up against the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Sony a5000
GX7 | a5000 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Panasonic GX7
a5000 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Sony a5000
GX7 | a5000 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX7 against the a5000.
![Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 size comparison Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and a5000 is 81 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and a5000.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
![Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | LCD | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 718 | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 420 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $448 |