In this review, we will be comparing the
Panasonic GM5 with its predecessor, the
Panasonic GM1 , list out what is new, its advantages over its older sibling and finally try to conclude if the GM5 is a worthy upgrade to the GM1. Panasonic GM5 was introduced to the market in September 2014 and Panasonic GM1 was launched in December 2013 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 9 months between the two cameras make.
GM5 and GM1 are members of Panasonic's GM series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.
Panasonic GM Series History
Model
Release Date
Sensor
Dimensions
Weight
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Panasonic GM5
September 2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 99 x 60 x 36mm 211g
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Panasonic GM1
December 2013 16.0MP - Four Thirds 99 x 55 x 30mm 204g
Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GM1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic GM1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
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