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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Released December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GM1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G2 scores versus the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GM1

 G2 GM1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G2

 GM1 G2 
ReleasedDecember 2013July 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GM1

 G2 GM1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 features outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G2 and the GM1.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and GM1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and GM1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic GM1 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
58
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (428g)
low resolution (12MP)
74
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
61
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focus
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (428g)
35
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-12 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.7
DXO Low light rating 493 660
Other
Battery life 360 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,000 $750