Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included 12-32mm lens 12-32mm lens
Height 6.46 cm 5.95 cm
Width 10.65 cm 9.85 cm
Depth 3.33 cm 3.61 cm
Weight 236 g 211 g
Body Material - Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Silver | Brown Black
Digital Zoom - 4x
Optical Zoom 2.6x 2.7x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 16,840,000 pixels 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 60 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Sensors Digital level metre Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Image Processor - Venus Engine
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type Zoom lens - 2.6x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26 - 64mm 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 20 cm 20 cm
Max View Angle 84 degree(s) 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Manual
Lens Construction 7 groups / 8 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 37 mm 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type - Micro Four Thirds
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 23
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition, face-priority AF function Face Recognition, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type - Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,166,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification - 0.92x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +4
Field of View Crop Factor 2 2
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs - Handheld night shot, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed - 1/50 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control, display contrast control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 4 7
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage JPEG 4592 x 3448
JPEG 3232 x 2424
JPEG 2272 x 1704
JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
JPEG 4592 x 3064
JPEG 3232 x 2160
JPEG 2272 x 1520
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
JPEG 4592 x 2584
JPEG 3232 x 1824
JPEG 1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 3424 x 3424
JPEG 2416 x 2416
JPEG 1712 x 1712
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
4592 x 3448
4592 x 3064
4592 x 2584
3232 x 2424
3232 x 2160
3232 x 1824
2272 x 1704
2272 x 1520
1920 x 1080
1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3424 x 3424
2416 x 2416
1712 x 1712
Video Capture - AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 4Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-32mm lens)
Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 35-100mm lens)
Photo shooting - 210 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 220 shots (EVF on)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal - Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Composite video/audio output
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay - 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second
Additional Features Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Auto (iA), HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Full-time Live View, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, primary colour filter
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, shoe cap, flash carrying case
Software Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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