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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and TX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was manufactured 3 years after the TX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GM5 matches up vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony TX10

 GM5 TX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic GM5

 TX10 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony TX10

 GM5 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GM5 compared to the TX10.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and TX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GM5 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger GM5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
75
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than others (211 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
Travel photography with Sony TX10
70
lighter than others (211g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 per charge)
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (211 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 211 gr (0.47 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLH7 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $966 $309