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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic GM5
(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
  • Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic GM5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and GM5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 was released 2 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GH5 grades versus the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic GM5

 GH5 GM5 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2014More recent by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GH5

 GM5 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GM5

 GH5 GM5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH5 compared to the GM5.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and GM5 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and GM5.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography information
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography information
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low battery life (410 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
68
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 per charge)
71
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery life (410 shots)
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
35
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (211g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic GM5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 211g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.7
DXO Low light score 807 721
Other
Battery life 410 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $1,298 $966