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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 was announced in 2014 and is a Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) Mirrorless camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-GM1 and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | vs | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Boosted ISO | 100 | vs | 125 |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | vs | |
| Higher Max Continuous Shooting | 5.8 fps | vs | 5.0 fps |
| External Flash Connectivity | vs | ||
| Higher DxO Low Light ISO | 721 | vs | 660 |
| DOWNGRADES | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | vs | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Expensive | $899 (w/12-32mm lens) | vs | $749.99 with 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 lens |
| Lower Resolution Screen | 921k dot | vs | 1,036k dot |
| Built-in Flash | vs | ||
| Lower DxO Color Depth | 22.1 | vs | 22.3 |
| Heavier | 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz) | vs | 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) |
| Shorter Battery Life | 220 shots | vs | 230 shots |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Lumix DMC-GM1.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 921k dot resolution.
Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.92x (0.46x 35mm equivalent) magnification.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5's Micro Four Thirds sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 36 x 24 mm | 864 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
 0.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 332.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.3 x 13 mm | 224.9 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 116.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4592 x 3064, 4592 x 2584, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1712 x 1712, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 2x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 comes with DMW-BLH7 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/500 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.8 fps.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.42"). It weighs 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.
99 mm (3.9")
60 mm (2.36")
60 mm (2.36")
36 mm (1.42")
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and give score of 65 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 57 for Photo parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 16 for Video parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 78 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 79 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
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