Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GM1 was revealed 4 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GM1 scores against the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic GX850
GM1 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic GM1
GX850 | GM1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | December 2013 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic GX850
GM1 | GX850 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 versus the GX850.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and GX850 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and GX850.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older GM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-12-19 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/50 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 660 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 210 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $750 | $548 |