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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Announced December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was revealed 12 months later than the TS25 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the GM1 grades vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic TS25

 GM1 TS25 
ReleasedDecember 2013January 2013More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GM1

 TS25 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS25

 GM1 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 has 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 TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GM1 compared to the TS25.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and TS25.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The GM1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger GM1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
77
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
42
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-12-19 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/50 seconds -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $180