Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Revealed May 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic G6
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- 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
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GM5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G7 was launched 9 months after the GM5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 grades against the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GM5
G7 | GM5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2015 | September 2014 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic G7
GM5 | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GM5
G7 | GM5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 compared to the GM5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and GM5 is 71 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and GM5.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer G7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-05-19 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) | 211 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $800 | $966 |