Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GM5

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF1 was released 5 years before the GM5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF1 grades versus the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GF1 against the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and GM5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GM5 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.