Panasonic GX850 vs Sony a5100

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was released 2 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX850 scores vs the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 has external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 and the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and a5100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX850 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GX850 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.