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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

    3.88 in
    2.34 in
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Digital Camera
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      4.52 in
      2.61 in
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Available colors
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Sensor typeLive MOSMOS
      Image sensor formatFour ThirdsFour Thirds
      Sensor size0.68 in0.68 in
      Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution4592 x 3448 px4112 x 3088 px
      Other resolutions
      • 4592x3064
      • 4592x2584
      • 3424x3424
      • 3232x2424
      • 3232x2160
      • 3840x2160
      • 2416x2416
      • 2272x1704
      • 2272x1520
      • 1920x1080
      • 1712x1712
      • 1824x1368
      • 1824x1216
      • 1824x1024
      • 4112x3088
      • 4272x2856
      • 4480x2520
      • 3088x3088
      • 2976x2232
      • 3120x2086
      • 3840x2160
      • 2240x2240
      • 2048x1536
      • 2112x1408
      • 1920x1080
      • 1536x1536
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus

      Image

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12800
      • 25600
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12800
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum2560051200
      Boosted ISO minimum100100
      Boosted ISO maximum2560025600
      Maximum image resolution4592 x 3448 px4112 x 3088 px
      White balance presets55
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPG
      • MPO
      • RAW
      • JPG
      • RAW
      Photo effects
      • Black&White
      • Vivid
      • Art
      • Black&White
      • Neutral
      • Sepia
      • Vivid
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilization typeNoOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Maximum aperture3.51.7
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Spot Auto Focus
      Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
      Manual focusyesyes
      Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
      Number of focus points2349
      Filter diameter1.46 in1.69 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots921000921000
      Touch screenyesno
      Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
      Viewfinder resolution1166000.0 px2764000.0 px
      Viewfinder magnification0.92 x1.39 x

      Photography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Camera shutter typeElectronic
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Manual exposure modeyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus53
      Exposure compensation minus-5-3
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      AE EV steps
      • 1/3
      • 2/3
      • 1
      • 1/3
      • 2/3
      • 1
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      AE frames
      • 3
      • 5
      • 7
      • 3
      • 5
      • 7
      Subject / scene modesyesno
      Built-in flashyesno
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flashyesyes
      Continuous drive5.8 fps11.0 fps
      Self-timeryesyes
      Metering modes
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      Analog signal format system
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      Camera playback
      • Highlights
      • Movie
      • Single image
      • Slide show
      • Slide show
      • Thumbnails

      Audio features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeStereoStereo
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Speaker typeMonoMono
      Supported audio file formatsAACAAC

      Design

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Body typeMILCCompact
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Red
      • Red
      • Black
      • Silver
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Weight2.47 oz12.38 oz
      Width3.88 in4.52 in
      Height2.34 in2.61 in
      Depth1.42 in2.17 in

      Storage

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Camera file system
      • DCF
      • Exif 2.3
      • RAW
      • DCF
      • DPOF
      • Exif 2.3
      • RAW

      Power

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)220350
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity680.0 mAh1025.0 mAh
      Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
      USB version2.02.0
      Headphone portnono
      Microphone portnono
      WirelessBuilt-InBuilt-In
      Supported WiFi types
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      Remote controlNoNo
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCnoyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Other features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      GPSnono
      Energy Star certifiednono
      On Screen Display (OSD) languages
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • HUN
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • POL
      • POR
      • SWE
      • TUR
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • FRE
      • DEU

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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