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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Panasonic GM1
(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
  • Launched December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was announced 7 years later than the GM1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z fc scores vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic GM1

 Z fc GM1 
LaunchedJune 2021December 2013Fresher by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon Z fc

 GM1 Z fc 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GM1

 Z fc GM1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has exterior dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z fc vs the GM1.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and GM1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and GM1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z fc having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will provide you with more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (445 grams)
77
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (204g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography highlights
72
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than average (445 grams)
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (445g)
35
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2013-12-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $949 $750