Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GM1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G10 grades against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G10 against the GM1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and GM1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and GM1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GM1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.