Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched April 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- Refreshed by Panasonic GM5

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The T Type 701 was unveiled 5 months after the GM1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T Type 701 matches up against the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic GM1
T Type 701 | GM1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+264k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica T Type 701
GM1 | T Type 701 |
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Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GM1
T Type 701 | GM1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | December 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the T Type 701 against the GM1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and GM1.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-04-24 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 4 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,300k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 230 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,603 | $750 |