Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Panasonic GF5
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price $538
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GF5 does not
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

Best price
$470
  • Weighs a little bit less than the GX1 9.42 oz vs 11.22 oz
  • Smaller body size 16 in³ vs 19 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $470 vs $538
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera June 2012 vs December 2011
  • Has panorama image capture GX1 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GX1 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

What the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic GF5 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic GX1 and the Panasonic GF5

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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