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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(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
  • Released December 2013
  • Updated by Panasonic GM5
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was manufactured 21 months after the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GM1 matches up against the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Samsung NX1000

 GM1 NX1000 
LaunchedDecember 2013April 2012More modern by 21 months
Display resolution1036k921kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GM1

 NX1000 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX1000

 GM1 NX1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GM1 versus the NX1000.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and NX1000.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GM1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher GM1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competitors (204g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
34
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Samsung NX1000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-12-19 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/50 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 660 840
Other
Battery life 230 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $750 $388