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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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
  • Launched December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic GM1

 G7 GM1 
LaunchedMay 2015December 2013Newer by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic G7

 GM1 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GM1

 G7 GM1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

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

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography highlights
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography info
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography info
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography factors
71
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (350 shots)
74
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G7
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2013-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/50 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $750