Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Panasonic GX7

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Less expensive
  $700 vs $1100 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.78 vs 3.77 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  NEX-5T test data on DxO Mark GX7 test data on DxO Mark
  1,015 vs 718 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Thinner
  38 mm vs 54 mm
  Thinner
• Lighter weight
  392g vs 532g
  Lighter weight
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 28 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens