Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Succeeded the Sigma fp

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 and Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

The GM5 was revealed 7 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GM5 grades vs the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sigma fp L
GM5 | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GM5
fp L | GM5 | |||
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Released | March 2021 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sigma fp L
GM5 | fp L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 has got exterior dimensions 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 Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GM5 and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GM5 versus the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and fp L.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GM5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sigma fp L |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2021-03-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 61MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 9520 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 107 | 40 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 grams (0.47 lb) | 427 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $966 | $2,499 |