Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GM1

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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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.

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

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.