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GH5S vs GM1
Quick take: The GM1 has the highest resolution at 16MP.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5SLumix · 2018 | GM1Lumix · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 used | £284 usedBest |
| Sensor | 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect (dual native ISO) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 10.3MP | 16.0MPBest |
| Video | C4K/4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 400 Mbps All-Intra, V-Log L, VFR to 240 fps | Full HD 1080i/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 225-area, AF down to -5 EV | Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens O.I.S. / electronic) | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (7fps with continuous AF)Best | 5fps (4fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 204g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 98.5 × 54.9 × 30.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 3.68M dots, 0.76x | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, timecode in/out, flash sync | Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5S
GM1
Portrait
4.8/10
3.5/10
Street
5.0/10
6.1/10
Travel
4.3/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
2.1/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
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Filmmaking
5.7/10
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Documentary
4.7/10
3.2/10
Sports & Action
5.2/10
3.1/10
Landscape
3.4/10
3.7/10
Wildlife
5.2/10
4.1/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.5/10
Food
5.0/10
4.4/10
Macro
6.1/10
4.1/10
Architecture
3.9/10
3.6/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
3.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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