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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F5 was announced 5 years before the GH5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F5 matches up vs the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic GH5

 F5 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic F5

 GH5 F5 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GH5

 F5 GH5 

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 compared to the GH5.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and GH5 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and GH5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (410 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 725g (1.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $100 $1,298