Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 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
- Launched September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony A6100
GM5 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic GM5
A6100 | GM5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 60 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony A6100
GM5 | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Panasonic GM5 versus Sony A6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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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 |