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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(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
Panasonic GM5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic GM5

 GH4 GM5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k921kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH4

 GM5 GH4 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GM5

 GH4 GM5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and GM5 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography details
Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (211g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
max fps low (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than competition (560g)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (211 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (560g)
no image stabilization
35
touch screen
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (211g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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