Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax MX-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.