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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was announced 5 years earlier than the GM1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX580 scores versus the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GM1

 FX580 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic FX580

 GM1 FX580 
RevealedDecember 2013January 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GM1

 FX580 GM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX580 versus the GM1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GM1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and GM1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX580 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
35
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-12-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $750