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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The GM1 was released 13 months before the NX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GM1 matches up versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Samsung NX500

 GM1 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic GM1

 NX500 GM1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015December 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX500

 GM1 NX500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1036k1036kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GM1 versus the NX500.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and NX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GM1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
80
manual focus
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
Samsung NX500 Street photography information
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (204 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great resolution (28 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX500 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-12-19 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 209
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 87
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.9
DXO Low light score 660 1379
Other
Battery life 230 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $800