In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm and Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 12-32mm lens | 16-50mm lens |
Height | 5.49 cm | 6.28 cm |
Width | 9.85 cm | 10.96 cm |
Depth | 3.04 cm | 3.57 cm |
Weight | 173 g | 210 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Orange | Black | Black | White |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 2.7x | 3x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,840,000 pixels | 20,400,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 20,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical (Steady Shot) |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 64mm | 24 - 75mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual (by ring), motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 37 mm | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 25 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Predictive AI Servo AF |
Face Detection | Face Recognition, face-priority AF function | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 1.5 |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 16000 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-16000 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100 - 16000 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, 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 | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur |
Special Effects | 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 | Black & White, Sepia, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key |
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, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/50 sec | 1/160 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 1,036,000 pixels | 460,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE | Contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, 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, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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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, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo |
Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | 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 |
JPEG 5456 x 3632 JPEG 5456 x 3064 JPEG 3872 x 2576 JPEG 3872 x 2176 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 2736 x 1536 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps 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 AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps 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 |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 24 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 24 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 220 shots (with 20mm lens) Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-23mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 420 shots Video recording - 2.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second, 3.5 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Audio recording, multi-picture burst, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, face detection, Full-time Live View, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Auto Object Framing |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm | Sony Alpha5000 ILCE-5000L + 16-50mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Advanced Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |