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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the GM1 matches up versus the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 GM1 ZS7 
LaunchedDecember 2013July 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic GM1

 ZS7 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS7

 GM1 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GM1 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and ZS7.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GM1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
77
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
74
lighter than average (204g)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-12-19 2011-07-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/50s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $350