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Panasonic Lumix GM5
84 PixelMeter Score 23 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Integrated electronic viewfinder
  • Intuitive touchscreen interface and responsive autofocus
  • Extremely small, lightweight, and pocketable form factor
  • High-quality image output from the Four Thirds sensor
  • Versatile Micro Four Thirds lens ecosystem compatibility
Cons Cons
  • Short battery life
  • Small and fiddly controls
  • Small, low-magnification electronic viewfinder
  • Fixed rear LCD screen

Announcement date Announcement date September 15, 2014
Launch price Launch price $899
Sensor Sensor 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Video Video 1080p 60p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 5.8 fps electronic · 5.8 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date September 15, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16MP
Sensor format Sensor format Micro Four Thirds
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Venus Engine
Native ISO range Native ISO range 200-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 100-25,600
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 5.8fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 5.8fps
RAW formats RAW formats 12-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 12-bit RAW

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
AF points AF points 23 focus points
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Face/Eye Detection, Pinpoint, One-shot, Single, Continuous, Tracking, Multi-area
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000 to 60 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/50 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 1.166M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.92x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.921M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 60p
Codecs Codecs AVCHD, MP4
Max bitrate Max bitrate 28Mbps
Active cooling Active cooling No
Recording limit Recording limit Approx. 29 min 59 sec
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz AAC / Dolby Digital 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD, 1x SDHC, 1x SDXC

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input No
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output No
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hot shoe with TTL support

Battery Battery DMW-BLH7
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 210 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 220 shots
USB power delivery USB power delivery No

Dimensions Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36 mm (3.90 x 2.36 x 1.42 in)
Weight Weight 211g (7.4 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20