Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GM5

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GM5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The FX700 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GM5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX700 scores versus the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 and the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and GM5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GM5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.