Panasonic GF2
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Sony NEX-5
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF2

Best price $299
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Newer camera February 2011 vs June 2010
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF2

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Best price
$279
  • Slightly cheaper street price $279 vs $299
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.2 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 365 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Has HDR on-board GF2 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture GF2 does not have panorama
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What the Panasonic GF2 and Sony NEX-5 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 9.35 oz vs 10.1 oz
  • Similar Body sizes 15 in³ vs 16 in³
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • Similar continuous shooting speed 7 shots per second
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic GF2 and the Sony NEX-5

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