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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Sony FX30

 GM5 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Panasonic GM5

 FX30 GM5 
LaunchedSeptember 2022September 2014More recent by 97 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k921kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Sony FX30

 GM5 FX30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography features
Sony FX30 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography information
Sony FX30 Street photography information
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than average (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
Travel photography with Sony FX30
71
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery power (570 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Sony FX30
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (211 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than average (646 grams)
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Panasonic GM5 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Sony FX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sony FX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-15 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 759
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 gr (0.47 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 570 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $966 $1,800