Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic GH5

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GH1 was revealed 8 years prior to the GH5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH1 grades against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 has external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GH1 compared to the GH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and GH5 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and GH5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH5 to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.