Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic GX850
GM5 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GM5
GX850 | GM5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | September 2014 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GX850
GM5 | GX850 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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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 |