Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm 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-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included X VARIO 12-35mm lens 12-32mm lens
Height 9.34 cm 5.95 cm
Width 13.29 cm 9.85 cm
Depth 8.2 cm 3.61 cm
Weight 470 g 211 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant -
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 3x 2.7x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 16.05 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 17,200,000 pixels 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,050,000 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 (POWER O.I.S.) Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Sensors Digital level metre Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Image Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 12 - 35 mm - f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 70mm 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 25 cm 20 cm
Max View Angle 84 degree(s) 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 14 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 58 mm 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Features Splashproof, aspherical lens, dustproof, Ultra High Refractive (UHR) index lens, Nano Surface coating, Ultra ED (UED) glass ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm 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 Face Recognition Face Recognition, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 1,744,000 pixels 1,166,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.34x 0.92x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -4 to +4
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 2
Features Auto eye sensor Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, 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 144 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, 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, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic 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 Cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 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 1/160 sec 1/50 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type 3" OLED display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 614,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12 7
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-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO 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-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm 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
Image Storage JPEG 4608 x 3456
JPEG 4608 x 3072
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 3264 x 1840
JPEG 2336 x 1752
JPEG 2336 x 1560
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 3456 x 3456
JPEG 2448 x 2448
JPEG 1744 x 1744
JPEG 1712 x 1712
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 MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 72Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 72Mbps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 72Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 50Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 50Mbps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 50Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
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-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 540 shots Photo shooting - 210 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 220 shots (EVF on)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm 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, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
Microphone
Headphones
Remote control
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 6 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 Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), high-speed recording, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, fast motion recording 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-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, 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, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 Premium Edition 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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