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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was introduced 16 months before the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G6 grades vs the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic GM5

 G6 GM5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic G6

 GM5 G6 
RevealedSeptember 2014April 2013Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GM5

 G6 GM5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 compared to the GM5.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and GM5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (211g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography features
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography information
72
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
71
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-24 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 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 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 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 synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 211g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.7
DXO Low light score 639 721
Other
Battery life 340 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $750 $966