Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GH4 was introduced 2 months later than the GM1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GH4 scores vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GH4 against the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and GM1 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and GM1.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.