Panasonic G3
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Sony NEX-5
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Best price $299
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 921k dots
  • Newer camera June 2011 vs June 2010
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector NEX-5 does not
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Best price
$279
  • Weighs a lot less than the G3 10.1 oz vs 19.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 16 in³ vs 27 in³
  • 22% more battery life 330 shots vs 270 shots
  • Slightly cheaper street price $279 vs $299
  • Significantly larger image sensor 365 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Has HDR on-board G3 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture G3 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities G3 does not have 3D
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What the Panasonic G3 and Sony NEX-5 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic G3 and the Sony NEX-5

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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