Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was released 3 years before the GM1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-1 grades versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-1 against the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and GM1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.