Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G10 was brought out 5 years before the GM5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G10 matches up versus the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GM5
G10 | GM5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic G10
GM5 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM5
G10 | GM5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G10 vs the GM5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GM5 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and GM5.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic GM5 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-09 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388g (0.86 pounds) | 211g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 411 | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $550 | $966 |