Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was announced 9 months later than the SZ8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GM5 grades versus the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 has outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GM5 vs the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GM5 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern GM5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.