Panasonic G5
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G5

Best price $580
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs December 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has HDR on-board GX1 does not have HDR
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GX1 does not have 3D
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What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price
$538
  • Weighs a little bit less than the G5 11.22 oz vs 14 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 19 in³ vs 43 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $538 vs $580
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What the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GX1 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 16.05 MP vs 16 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Panasonic G5 and the Panasonic GX1

  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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