Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was introduced 6 months after the GX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G5 matches up against the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 comes with physical 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 GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G5 against the GX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and GX1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and GX1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.