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Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(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
Sigma fp L
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sigma fp L

 GM5 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Panasonic GM5

 fp L GM5 
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2014Fresher by 79 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sigma fp L

 GM5 fp L 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
89
you can focus manually
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
76
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (211g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (211 grams)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
great resolution (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 CIPA)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (211 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
38
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Sigma fp L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sigma fp L
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