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| Predecessor: |
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Panasonic GM1
GM1 vs GM5
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| Successor: |
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| Model Number: |
NX30 |
GM5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$999.99 |
$899.00 |
| Street Price: |
$899.00 |
$897.99 |
| Date Available: |
2014-02-20 |
2014-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
23.1 oz
(654 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
10.4 oz
(294 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
1.6 in.
(127 x
96 x
42 mm)
|
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.4 in.
(99 x
60 x
36 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Samsung |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.3 |
16.0 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
76 |
66 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
22.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.4 |
11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,014 |
721 |
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2),
5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9),
3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1),
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2),
3712 x 2088
(7.8 MP,
16:9),
2640 x 2640
(7.0 MP,
1:1),
2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2),
2944 x 1656
(4.9 MP,
16:9),
2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1),
1728 x 1152
(2.0 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1024 x 1024
(1.0 MP,
1:1) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3),
4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2),
4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1),
3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3),
3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2),
3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other),
2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1),
2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3),
2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.9 |
5.7 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1920x810 (24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
320x240 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (120p)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
No |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Samsung NX |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
|
24 -
64mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
12 -
32mm
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| Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
2.67x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
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| Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
37.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x |
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Samsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF), Selection: 1point ( Free selection ), Multi: Normal 21 (3 x 7) points, Closeup 35points, Face Detection: Max. 10 faces |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / OLED
|
EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Tiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq. lens); -4 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,359,000 dots
|
388,666 dots
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.64x |
0.46x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.96x |
0.92x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face, Multi-Exposure, Smart Jump Shot |
Scene: 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, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama |
| Self Timer: |
2-30 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync; Wireless flash supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
|
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m) |
Bundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/50 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
|
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi live view; optional wired via USB |
Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): |
Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.62 |
0.59 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.73 |
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
21 |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.62 |
0.55 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.9 |
5.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
21 |
56 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.9 |
4.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
12 |
7 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.8 |
4.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
11 |
7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.087 seconds |
0.134 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.083 seconds |
0.123 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s |
|
| Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.9 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
|
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
360 shots |
210 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
220 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-1410 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
| Included Software: |
iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5 |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE, LoiloScope (trial) |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and LoiloScope: Windows XP/Vista/7/8; SILKYPIX: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4-10.8 |
| Notes & Features: |
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back, Remote Viewfinder Pro, Mobile Link,Samsung Link, Group Share, Photo Beam, HomeSync, Baby Monitor) |
External flash unit included. Available in black or red. |
