Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF5

Updated (April, 2013): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

58

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

50

  

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 573 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1 has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 12 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Better image quality 55.0 vs 50.0
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 10% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.6 EV vs 10 EV
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 0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Color depth Better color depth 20.8 bits vs 20.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color
Lowest price Cheaper $229.00 vs $599.95
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 The best price we've seen is $371 cheaper (2.6x less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF5
Battery life Longer battery life 360 shots vs 310 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Size Slightly smaller 108x67x37 mm vs 116x68x39 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 267 g vs 318 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.5" vs 1.5"
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 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
58 vs 50
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
DMC-GF5:20.5 bits
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-GX1:10.6 EV
DMC-GF5:10 EV
Focus points Few focus points Help
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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-GX1:55.0
DMC-GF5:50.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Interchangeable lenses Has a built-in lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $699 with 14-42mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Weight Is significantly heavier
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GF5
Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lens availability Slightly fewer lenses available
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5.

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