Sony NEX-5R with Panasonic G5 Comparison

Sony NEX-5R and Panasonic G5 Main Features

  • August, 2012
  • July, 2012
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 111 x 59 x 39 mm, 276g.
  • 120 x 83 x 71 mm, 396g.
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Sony NEX-5R Scores


Imaging score
56
Features score
55
Value for money score
75
Portability score
93
Overall score
60

Panasonic G5 Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
64
Value for money score
78
Portability score
86
Overall score
63

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 with Sony Alpha NEX-5R Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha NEX-5R with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-G5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony NEX-5R, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha NEX-5R has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-G5 doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-G5 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, Alpha NEX-5R has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha NEX-5R has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha NEX-5R has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha NEX-5R Lumix DMC-G5
Brand Sony Panasonic
Model Alpha NEX-5R Lumix DMC-G5
Announced August, 2012 July, 2012
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 2
Number of Lenses 116 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Articulated
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 99 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 10.50
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 365.0 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 160
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 330 shots 320 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NPFW50
Physical
Weight 276 g 396 g
Physical Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39 mm 120 x 83 x 71 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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