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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was introduced 9 years prior to the GH5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 matches up vs the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic GH5

 G1 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic G1

 GH5 G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 96 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH5

 G1 GH5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G1 vs the GH5.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and GH5 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and GH5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GH5 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography highlights
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
18
lack of video recording
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-19 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 360 grams (0.79 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 77
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 13.0
DXO Low light score 463 807
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Price at launch $0 $1,298