Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G6 was announced 7 months prior to the GM1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G6 scores vs the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 against the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and GM1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and GM1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.