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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6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
Panasonic GM5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic GM5

 GF7 GM5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GF7

 GM5 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GM5

 GF7 GM5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and GM5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography details
Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
low frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography info
70
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (211g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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