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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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
  • Announced December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was manufactured 6 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G100 scores vs the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GM1

 G100 GM1 
AnnouncedJune 2020December 2013Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1036kCrisper screen (+804k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G100

 GM1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GM1

 G100 GM1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the GM1.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and GM1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and GM1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G100 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography details
78
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (270 per charge)
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $698 $750