Nikon V3 vs Panasonic GM5

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Nikon V3 vs Panasonic GM5

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1 inch 116.2mm²
18.4 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon V3 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon V3 conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Panasonic GM5 in the real world.
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Differences

Nikon V3 advantages over Panasonic GM5

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
81 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
40 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Nikon V3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 2.52 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GM5 test data on DxO Mark V3 test data on DxO Mark

721 vs 384 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
294g vs 404g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Very compact for an interchangeable-lens camera; Generous kit includes lens, high-res electronic viewfinder and accessory grip; Good image quality for the sensor size; Amazing burst performance; Lightning-fast autofocus; Intuitive touch-screen makes focusing a snap
Smaller sensor than most rivals limits possibilities for available-light shooting; Program mode opts for wide-open aperture most of the time; Limited dynamic range; Noisy shadows; Below-average battery life; Pricey when considering its image quality
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Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
Read our Panasonic GM5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon V3

Nikon J3

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon V3 vs Nikon J3

Panasonic GM5

Nikon J3

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$617
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Nikon J3

Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon V3

Nikon AW1

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$797
1 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Nikon V3 vs Nikon AW1

Panasonic GM5

Nikon AW1

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

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Compared to Panasonic GM1

Nikon V3

Panasonic GM1

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon V3 vs Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Nikon V3

Panasonic GF7

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
On-sensor phase detect

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon V3 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Nikon J5

Nikon V3

Nikon J5

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon V3 vs Nikon J5

Panasonic GM5

Nikon J5

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

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