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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

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
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was introduced about the same time to the LZ40 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GM1 matches up versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic LZ40

 GM1 LZ40 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic GM1

 LZ40 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic LZ40

 GM1 LZ40 
IntroducedDecember 2013January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GM1 compared to the LZ40.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and LZ40 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and LZ40.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
77
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition (204g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
55
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (230 CIPA)
44
relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
27
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-12-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $750 $219