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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(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
Panasonic GM5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GM5

 G10 GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic G10

 GM5 G10 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM5

 G10 GM5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and GM5 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than average (211 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (211 grams)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
23
provides face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (211g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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