Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-G7
Released in 2015, Lumix DMC-G7 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DMC-G7225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GM5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-G7 and Lumix DMC-GM5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-G7MetricLumix DMC-GM5
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.75 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
14.06 µm²Pixel area14.06 µm²
7.11 MP/cm²Pixel density7.11 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
410 gWeight211 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery Pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-G7 and Lumix DMC-GM5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GM5 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-G7 and Lumix DMC-GM5 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-G7 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GM5
Released in 2014, Lumix DMC-GM5 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 211 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.