Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G7 was released 18 months after the GM1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G7 grades vs the GM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G7 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 versus the GM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and GM1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and GM1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger G7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.