Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GM5 was released 10 months prior to the GX8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GM5 grades versus the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GM5 against the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and GX8 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and GX8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GX8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.