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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was announced 9 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GM1 matches up against the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Sony FX30

 GM1 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Panasonic GM1

 FX30 GM1 
LaunchedSeptember 2022December 2013Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1036kCrisper screen (+1324k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Sony FX30

 GM1 FX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GM1 versus the FX30.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and FX30 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and FX30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony FX30 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GM1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
83
manual focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GM1
Street photography with Sony FX30
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (204g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors (204g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (570 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
high sensor resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
Vlogging with Sony FX30
35
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Sony FX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-12-19 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/50 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 570 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $750 $1,800