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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The GM5 was introduced 11 months after the GX7 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GM5 grades vs the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GX7

 GM5 GX7 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic GM5

 GX7 GM5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX7

 GM5 GX7 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GM5 and the GX7.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and GX7 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and GX7.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent GM5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
bad battery power (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
71
lighter than average (211 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (211 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-15 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 grams (0.47 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.2
DXO Low light rating 721 718
Other
Battery life 220 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $966 $1,000