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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The GM5 was announced 3 years before the GX850 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GM5 matches up against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GX850

 GM5 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GM5

 GX850 GM5 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2014More recent by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX850

 GM5 GX850 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GM5 and the GX850.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and GX850.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older GM5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than others (211 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography info
71
lighter than others (211 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
79
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (211 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Other name - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-15 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 grams (0.47 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 13.3
DXO Low light rating 721 586
Other
Battery life 220 shots 210 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $966 $548