Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the GM5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF2 matches up vs the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GF2 and the GM5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and GM5.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GM5 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.