Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Old Model is Panasonic GH4
- Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Launched December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GM1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH5 was launched 3 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH5 scores against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GM1
GH5 | GM1 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | December 2013 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+584k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GH5
GM1 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GM1
GH5 | GM1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5 vs the GM1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and GM1 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and GM1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GH5 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GH5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 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 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 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 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 807 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 230 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail price | $1,298 | $750 |