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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
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
  • Announced December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic GM1

 FZ70 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 GM1 FZ70 
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GM1

 FZ70 GM1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013December 2013Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and GM1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
Panasonic GM1 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography features
55
better than average battery (400 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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