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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Released December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was brought out 20 months later than the GM1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ300 scores versus the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GM1

 FZ300 GM1 
ReleasedJuly 2015December 2013More recent by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 GM1 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GM1

 FZ300 GM1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 features outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 against the GM1.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and GM1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and GM1.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic GM1 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
59
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
35
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-07-16 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 691g (1.52 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $598 $750