Compare cameras

Panasonic Lumix GM1 vs Panasonic Lumix GM5

The Panasonic Lumix GM1 and the Panasonic Lumix GM5 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Panasonic Lumix GM1 and the Panasonic Lumix GM5

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Panasonic Lumix GM1	Panasonic Lumix GM5
Maker	Panasonic	Panasonic
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor	2×	2×
Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2013	2014
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Lenses in this guide	125 for its sensor	125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix GM1 2×, Panasonic Lumix GM5 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Panasonic Lumix GM1: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix GM5: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.