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Specifications
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Conclusion
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The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a real "mini-SLR" kind of a camera, with a good design, practical handling and plenty of controls. The electronic shutter is very handy when you want to shoot unnoticed and image quality is good in both photo and video modes. |
The Sony NEX-5N is, without a doubt, the must-have interchangeable lens compact of the moment! It has an ultra-compact build, good all-round responsiveness, great picture quality in photo and video modes and a good range of customisable controls. What more could you ask for? |
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Pros
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+ Improved design and build (grip handle, more buttons, presence detector, etc.) + Customisable interface (five Fn buttons, Quick menu, etc.) + Swivel touchscreen + Silent electronic shutter + Excellent image quality up to 1600 ISO, still decent at 3200 ISO + 1080p video mode at 60 fps |
+ Compact design and high-quality finish + Good general responsiveness + Noise very well controlled up to 6400 ISO + Vertical tilt screen + Great video mode |
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Cons
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- Battery life could be better - Viewfinder is dull, sequential display can cause colour break-up effects - Limitations in Silent Shutter more (no flash) - Video mode could be more comprehensive (no mic port or manual mode) |
- High-gloss LCD prone to glare in bright sunlight / Tilt rather than full swivel screen - No built-in flash (separate flash accessory supplied) - No built-in stabilisation - 18-55 mm kit lens could be better / Limited choice of lenses unless you buy an adapter ring - Noisy shutter release (not exactly discreet!) |
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