Panasonic
Lumix GM5
Tiny Micro Four Thirds body with built-in EVF and interchangeable lenses.
$899
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
40 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
211 g
Battery
220 shots
Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix GM5
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Micro Four Thirds mount
60
First-party
70
Third-party
130+
Total available
Mount introduced 2008
Body size
Panasonic Lumix GM5
99 × 60 × 36 mm
211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
99 × 60 × 36 mm · 211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 40fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (None) for grading latitude
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Limited- · 211g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair- · 40fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Limited- · 211g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Ultra compact
- ✓ Built-in EVF
- ✓ MFT lens mount
Cons
- – No 4K
- – Small battery
- – No IBIS
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