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Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72
Nikon D5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D5200
  • Successor is Nikon D5500
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
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Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D5300 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The D5300 was manufactured 2 months after the GM1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D5300 matches up versus the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Panasonic GM1

 D5300 GM1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k1036kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon D5300

 GM1 D5300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Panasonic GM1

 D5300 GM1 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 features external dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5300 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D5300 against the GM1.

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and GM1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and GM1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D5300 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5300
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
70
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
80
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly display
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon D5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 39 23
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.7
DXO Low light score 1338 660
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $429 $750