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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
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
  • Released December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was unveiled 3 years before the GM1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF2 matches up against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GM1

 GF2 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GF2

 GM1 GF2 
ReleasedDecember 2013February 2011Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GM1

 GF2 GM1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 and the GM1.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and GM1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GM1 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Street photography advice
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (204g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
35
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GM1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-24 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.7
DXO Low light score 506 660
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $750