Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF5 was brought out 3 years before the LX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF5 matches up vs the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF5 against the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and LX100 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and LX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LX100 to offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GF5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.