Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GF7 was announced 5 months later than the GM5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF7 scores against the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GM5
GF7 | GM5 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GF7
GM5 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GM5
GF7 | GM5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | September 2014 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF7 and the GM5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GM5 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and GM5.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) | 211 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $308 | $966 |