Dear Lumix... Just make THIS again!

Finally got a Lumix GM5! Here is my real world review!

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Timestamps:-

00:00 What is this camera?
01:00 hardware that impresses!
02:06 EVF thoughts and feelings
03:53 GM5 as Every Day Carry?
04:55 one thing I HATE!
05:46 mechanical shutter (and sound omg)
07:12 innards
07:57 It's a bit fit
08:48 changing language on Japanese cameras
09:23 Squarespace
10:26 no real compromise
11:03... BUT....!!!
12:25 my new favourite????

#tinycameraseries #lumix #everydaycarry
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[PabloMatsumoto]

The Micro Four Thirds manufacturers have left their historic buyers behind. They have focused on equipment specialized in professional video, often much larger than a full frame. And they have neglected those of us looking for a compact, portable, yet robust system. If manufacturers want to keep the Micro Four Thirds system alive, they need to go back to producing more compact mid-range and high-end equipment. In this regard, I fondly remember David Thorpe's channel, which always showcased the essence of what Micro Four Thirds used to be.

[mrboult]

Yes yes yes yes!! For gods sake. The GM5 with 20mm 15mm 45mm lenses was SUCH a monster of a camera in a literally palm sized package. I want it

[welfarestates]

I bought one of these used from Europe about 5yrs ago, and lost it in the first month during an emergency move to a different home. Today I found the camera, 2 lenses, and the original box. After thanking God multiple times, I nearly cried, and I'm a grown ass man.

[CatalystReaction]

GM5 with g9 II sensor/capability + improved ergonomics + flippy screen would be such an amazing (perfect?) camera!

[ryejack]

I sincerely hope Lumix watches this video and makes an updated GM5. I would be first in line to get one. It's the perfect size for an everyday camera.

[kean]

I've had my GM5 since it was launched and is still being used to this day. I'm glad there are poeple out there who still enjoys this little beast of a camera. They should definitely make an updated version at this size.

[maurorivera]

I love how you always look like you enjoy taking photos and having a camera in hands! I found it inspiring :)

[MrJed_s]

Thank you for all of the hard work that's gone into this channel!

[Ilya_syomin]

I'm waiting for the GX9-2 with phase autofocus. But a small camera like this GM5 is also very interesting.

[trevorfentiman]

Love my lumix GX80, small, tilt screen, view finder, ibis and small, its my every day carry as it fits in my pocket

[estraume]

Panasonic should make a GX10 with weather sealing like the GX8, but the GX9 form factor and tilt screen with a modification that allows the screen to tilt all the way under like the PEN E-P7. The GM5 is small, but has its limitation with fixed screen. The GX9 is much slimmer than the GX8 so if they could make a new GX10 that is the same size as the GX9 but include the weather sealing, it would be a winner!

[peterhobbs]

I agree with you guys. Micro four thirds format should be continued. Not all fans fancy to drag a along a bag full of photographic equipment but we do want that magical picture quality that these gems have to offer.

[Merjia]

Make micro four thirds small again! They're so cute! <3

[kiddo]

Almost perfect. Would prefer the LX100 body, because I just prefer what the dials do, but really just any tiny m43 would be great at this point!

[essiturbo]

I have two of them.The GM5 ist the best Lumix ever.I use this cam more than my GX9 and 8.With nice Leica lens you will have best quality pictures.
The dials and the buttons have very better feeling as the gx9 buttons.
I wish me a new GM or GX in high quality housing.
Nice review.
Best regards from germany.

[productguru]

Comgratulations on your new little gem, the GM5!

[laurentyarp]

I have a GM5 for 1 year now (353 Euros). Your video on the GM1 gave me the idea to get one. I have it with me at the office every day. A lot of buttons for such a small camera. The only thing I am missing is a tilting LCD for low angle shots.

[edwintam]

I remember walking into my local camera shop and the manager showing me the GM series camera. We both marvelled at how cute it was but I dismissed it at the time as being something I wanted to buy. Oh how I wish I had picked up a copy!

[leisurelypaice]

I literally want this camera in silver badly! If Lumix built two new cameras off of this the GM5 &/or the LX15 they could literally dominate the travel/edc camera market instead of trying to market to phone users!

[bernym]

I bought a used GX80 for street photography and a handy pocket camera. A bit bigger than the GM5 but comes with a tilting screen, great for discrete street photography. I use it with a 25mm 7artisan f/1.8. I'm very happy with it as a 2nd body.