Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Epson R-D1x

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and the Epson R-D1x, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 was introduced in September 2014 and Epson R-D1x was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Highlights

      • 16 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,166k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Epson R-D1x Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      4. Advantage of Epson R-D1x
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Epson R-D1x.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Panasonic GM5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 over Epson R-D1x.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Epson R-D1x
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3448 vs 3008 x 2000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 235k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 1 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz) vs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

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      Panasonic GM1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Epson R-D1x

      Epson R-D1x
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Epson R-D1x over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Epson R-D1x
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs APS-C
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/500 sec vs 1/2000 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Epson R-D1x.

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Nikon S1200pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Epson R-D1x
        High Native ISO200200
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/2000 sec
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Epson R-D1x has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution and Epson R-D1x has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has 100% coverage with 0.92x (0.46x 35mm equivalent) magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      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. Epson R-D1x features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Epson R-D1x can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Epson R-D1x has Leica M lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to APS-C sensor in Epson R-D1x its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Epson R-D1x nothing can be done. On Epson R-D1x it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 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.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      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.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 comes with DMW-BLH7 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Epson R-D1x has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/500 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5, and up to 1/2000 sec on Epson R-D1x. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 can shoot continuously up to 5.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 body has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.42") and Epson R-D1x body has dimensions of 142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 weighs 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz) and Epson R-D1x weighs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      99 mm

      60 mm

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      142 mm

      89 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Epson R-D1x

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Epson R-D1x for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Epson R-D1x and give them scores of 65 and 46 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/500 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.8 fps
      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      79
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      47
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      26
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5

      Epson R-D1x

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)


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