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Lumix GM Series

Pocket-sized Micro Four Thirds bodies

📷 2 generations 💷 £ → £614 current

Generation 1

Lumix GM1

£349 Released 2013

16MP Full HD 1080i/24p Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) 5fps (4fps with continuous AF) ~220 shots (CIPA) 204g (with battery)

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Current generation

Lumix GM5

£614 Released 2014

16MP Full HD 1080p/60 Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 23-area, touch AF No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) 5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF) ~210 shots (CIPA) 211g (with battery)

What's new in this generation

Video: Full HD 1080p/60
Price: +£265 vs previous

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All generations at a glance

Spec	GM1 (2013)	GM5 (2014)
Price	£349	£614
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	Full HD 1080i/24p	Full HD 1080p/60
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)	No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)
Burst Rate	5fps (4fps with continuous AF)	5.8fps (5fps with continuous AF)
Battery	~220 shots (CIPA)	~210 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed	No	No
Weight	204g (with battery)	211g (with battery)