Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic SZ5

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic SZ5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was announced 18 months after the SZ5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GM1 matches up versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 features outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GM1 vs the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and SZ5.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GM1 should have an edge in sensor technology.