Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 | August 2011 | More 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal 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.
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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Sony 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 |