Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Sigma SD15

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DMC-GM5SD15
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD14
      MSRP$899 (w/12-32mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm20.7 x 13.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      ProcessorVenus EngineTRUE II
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34482640 x 1760
      Other Resolutions4592 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 10241776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points23
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA
      Crop Factor2x1.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x0.60x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.8 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Unknown
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      DxO Low Light ISO721
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wireless RS-31
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Dimensions99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.42")144 x 107 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.21 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 5.7 x 4.1"7.7 x 7.7 x 5.7"
      Package Weight1.55 lb3.65 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Battery PackDMW-BLH7
      Battery Life220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Sigma SD15
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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