• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm AX300 advantages over Panasonic GM5

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $899 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Fujifilm AX300

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.77 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 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 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera

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
  • 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.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Fujifilm AX300
Fujifilm AX550
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm AX550
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon L26

Fujifilm AX300
Nikon L26
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
Panasonic GM5
Nikon L26
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Fujifilm AX300
Fujifilm AX650
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm AX650
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm AX300
Panasonic GM1
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $479
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic GM5
Panasonic GM1
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $479
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Fujifilm AX300
Panasonic GF7
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $590
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic GM5
Panasonic GF7
  • $898
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe
  • $590
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
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