Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic GH3
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GH4 was announced 7 months before the GM5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH4 grades vs the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GM5
GH4 | GM5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH4
GM5 | GH4 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2014 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GM5
GH4 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH4 against the GM5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and GM5 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and GM5.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older GH4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IX | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) | 211 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 791 | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,500 | $966 |