Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic GM5 and Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was announced 9 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GM5 grades against the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony FX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GM5 and Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GM5 against the FX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and FX30 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and FX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony FX30 will give more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GM5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.