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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was announced 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GM1 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 GM1 ZS1 
IntroducedDecember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic GM1

 ZS1 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS1

 GM1 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 features physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GM1 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GM1 will produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
25
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
74
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-12-19 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/50 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204g (0.45 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $750 $0