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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 12 months prior to the GM5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-M1 GM5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GM5 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2013More modern by 12 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-M1 GM5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the GM5.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GM5 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GM5.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (211g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
53
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography info
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
31
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 211g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $966