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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GH5 was introduced 2 years after the LX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH5 scores versus the LX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic LX100

 GH5 LX100 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2014Newer by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GH5

 LX100 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic LX100

 GH5 LX100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 against the LX100.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and LX100 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and LX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GH5 to offer you more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern GH5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
75
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
73
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias 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 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 393 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 807 553
Other
Battery life 410 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Two One
Price at release $1,298 $800