Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
(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
- Replaced the Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The GH5S was unveiled 3 years later than the GM5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the GH5S matches up vs the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic GM5
GH5S | GM5 | |||
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Launched | January 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 41 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+699k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH5S
GM5 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic GM5
GH5S | GM5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5S vs the GM5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and GM5 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and GM5.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GM5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-01-08 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine 10 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lbs) | 211g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,498 | $966 |