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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF5 grades versus the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic GM1

 GF5 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF5

 GM1 GF5 
AnnouncedDecember 2013April 2012Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution1036k920kCrisper screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GM1

 GF5 GM1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GF5 versus the GM1.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and GM1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and GM1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GM1 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
41
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
61
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others (204 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
35
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-05 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 267 gr (0.59 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 66
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 11.7
DXO Low light rating 573 660
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type 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 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $750