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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was released 3 years prior to the LX5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH1 matches up versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic LX5

 GH1 LX5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic GH1

 LX5 GH1 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic LX5

 GH1 LX5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH1 compared to the LX5.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and LX5 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and LX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH1
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (320 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
72
display is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
29
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-10 2011-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 273.5mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 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 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 1.9 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 gr (0.85 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 41
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.8
DXO Low light score 772 132
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $949 $294