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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GM5 versus Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was launched 6 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GM5 matches up versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony A6100

 GM5 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic GM5

 A6100 GM5 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2014More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony A6100

 GM5 A6100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GM5 and the A6100.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and A6100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography information
Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average (211g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
Sports photography with Sony A6100
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
Travel photography with Sony A6100
71
lighter than average (211 grams)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
86
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Vlogging advice
Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (211 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 grams (0.47 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $966 $748