Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GF6 was released 17 months earlier than the GM5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF6 matches up against the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GF6 versus the GM5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and GM5 is 87 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and GM5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older GF6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.