Panasonic GM5 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

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Panasonic GM5 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

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

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
36 mm vs 88 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X-U (Typ 113) advantages over Panasonic GM5

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

450 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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.
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The Competition

Compared to 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

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GM1

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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Compared to Leica X (Typ 113)

Panasonic GM5

Leica X (Typ 113)

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$3500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

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Compared to 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

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GF7

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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Compared to Leica Q

Panasonic GM5

Leica Q

$898
4/3

Thinner
Shoots 24p video

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GX850

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$548
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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