Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Announced September 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic GM5
GH3 | GM5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH3
GM5 | GH3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic GM5
GH3 | GM5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED Monitor with static touch control | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,744 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 211 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 812 | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $966 |