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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic LX100

 GF5 LX100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GF5

 LX100 GF5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2012Newer by 29 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic LX100

 GF5 LX100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
61
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
75
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-05 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
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 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
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 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267 grams (0.59 lb) 393 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 67
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 573 553
Other
Battery life 360 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $800