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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GM5 was unveiled 2 years after the GX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GM5 matches up vs the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GX1

 GM5 GX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic GM5

 GX1 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX1

 GM5 GX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GM5 vs the GX1.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and GX1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger GM5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others in class (211g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (300 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
32
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-15 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.8fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 211 grams (0.47 lbs) 318 grams (0.70 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 721 703
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $966 $228