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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Successor is Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was brought out 13 months before the GF5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF2 matches up against the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF5

 GF2 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF5 GF2 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF5

 GF2 GF5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GF2 and the GF5.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and GF5 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and GF5.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF5
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography details
Panasonic GF5 Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography advice
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
61
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
32
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-24 2012-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 267 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.0
DXO Low light rating 506 573
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $600