Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GM1

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FX700 was brought out 4 years before the GM1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX700 vs the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GM1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and GM1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GM1 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.