Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013
(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
- Announced December 2013
- Successor is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ70 was introduced 5 months before the GM1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ70 scores versus the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GM1
FZ70 | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic FZ70
GM1 | FZ70 | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GM1
FZ70 | GM1 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | December 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 versus the GM1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and GM1 is 63 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and GM1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FZ70 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-07-18 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 grams (1.34 lb) | 204 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $750 |