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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was released 21 months later than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GM5 grades against the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic XS1

 GM5 XS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic GM5

 XS1 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic XS1

 GM5 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GM5 against the XS1.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GM5 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher GM5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211g (0.47 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $966 $130