Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GM5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G5 scores vs the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 against the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and GM5.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged G5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.