Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GM5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GH3 was announced 24 months before the GM5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GH3 matches up vs the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH3 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GH3 vs the GM5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and GM5 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older GH3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.