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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
91 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic LX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The GM5 was revealed at a similar time to the LX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GM5 matches up against the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GM5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 GM5 LX100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2014Same age
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 features physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GM5 and the LX100.
Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and LX100 is 91 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and LX100.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GM5 to produce extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
72
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
76
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (211g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
49
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
 slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
71
 lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
75
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
69
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
73
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
35
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing mic support
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 gr (0.47 lbs) 393 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 721 553
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Type 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 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $966 $800