Panasonic GM5 vs Sony W810

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM5 and Sony W810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The GM5 was introduced 9 months after the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the GM5 scores against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GM5 against the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and W810.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W810 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GM5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.