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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 3 months earlier than the GM1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-M1 GM1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GM1 Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM1

 Fujifilm X-M1 GM1 
RevealedSeptember 2013December 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the GM1.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GM1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GM1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
54
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
31
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
35
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GM1
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $750