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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic GM1

 G10 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G10

 GM1 G10 
IntroducedDecember 2013August 2010More recent by 40 months
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM1

 G10 GM1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (204g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography information
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography information
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery life (380 shots)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others (204 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging highlights
23
has face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-08-09 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 11.7
DXO Low light score 411 660
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $550 $750