Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GM5 was released 15 months later than the MX-1 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 Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GM5 matches up against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax MX-1
GM5 | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | July 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic GM5
MX-1 | GM5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax MX-1
GM5 | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outside measurements 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 Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GM5 and the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and MX-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GM5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GM5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 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, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 grams (0.47 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 290 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $966 | $400 |