Panasonic GX8 vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GX8 versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was introduced 5 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX8 matches up vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX8 compared to the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and NEX-5 is 74 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and NEX-5.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher GX8 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.