Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GM5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G2 grades vs the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 features physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G2 and the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GM5 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and GM5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic GM5 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.