Sony NEX-5T vs Panasonic GF7

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Sony NEX-5T vs Panasonic GF7

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5T Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF7 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GF7 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic GF7 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GF7 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A5100
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GX850
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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Panasonic GF7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
75 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Higher max flash sync
1/160 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger JPEG buffer
11 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic GF7 advantages over Sony NEX-5T

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony NEX-5T, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony NEX-5T First Shots

Very good image quality for its size; Fast AF for its class; 10fps burst mode with electronic shutter; Lightweight, yet well-built, compact design; Great value for the money.
Continuous AF is not reliable; Shallow buffer with RAW; Below average battery life; No EVF; Maximum mechanical shutter speed of only 1/500s.
Read our Panasonic GF7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Panasonic GF7

Sony NEX-3N

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T

Samsung NX1100

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Panasonic GF7

Samsung NX1100

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Panasonic GF7

Sony A5000

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$298
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Sony NEX-5T

Panasonic GM5

$299
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

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Compared to Panasonic GX850

Sony NEX-5T

Panasonic GX850

$299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$548
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GX850

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

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