Panasonic
Lumix GM1
One of the smallest Micro Four Thirds cameras ever made, with a 16MP sensor and pocketable design.
$749
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Lumix S5 II is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix GM1
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 23)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 7 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 28 Mbps)
- ALumix GM1 has lower Weight (204 g vs 740 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix GM1
99 × 55 × 30 mm
204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Lumix GM1 is 36mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 60mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Lumix GM1 is 536 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Lumix GM1 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix GM1
99 × 55 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix GM1
99 × 30 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GM1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix GM1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S5 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix GM1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.5, 54.9, 30.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
204 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
779 vs 23 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 28 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix GM1
Pros
- ✓Extremely small
- ✓16MP MFT sensor
- ✓Interchangeable lenses
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No 4K
- –Tiny controls
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix GM1 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GM1 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GM1 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM1 is 16 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix GM1 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix GM1 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GM1 or the Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix GM1 and Lumix S5 II?
Lumix GM1 weighs 204 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix GM1 is 536 g lighter.
Do the Lumix GM1 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Lumix GM1: Full HD. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix GM1 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Lumix GM1: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 230 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GM1 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Lumix S5 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix GM1 launched at $749 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix GM1 is $1,250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.