Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LS5

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was manufactured 3 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GM5 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM5 and the LS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and LS5.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM5 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GM5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.