The GM1 vs the GX7: Yes, these cameras have the same sensor and can use the same lenses!Īnother interesting compromise is in the shutter design.

Also, it's not surprising that the smaller GM1 uses a smaller battery, and therefore has less battery life than a larger camera. In the case of the GM1, there is no bulb exposure mode nor is there 1080/60p video resolution - it tops out at 1080/60i. For instance, due to the smaller size, issues with heat dissipation become much more critical, and as such more sensor- and processor-intensive features had to be dialed back. Of course, in shrinking a camera down to this size, some compromises and trade-off had to be made, but it's not as drastic as one might think. The entire camera had to designed from the ground up it's not just a shrunken GX7. : Part III: Big lenses, reader requests & final thoughts : Field Test Blog Part I: Initial thoughts Overview and Field Tests by William Brawley with Hands-on and Tech Insights by Dave Etchells Body colors include two-tone silver/black or silver/orange, but other colors such as all black are available depending on the region. The Panasonic GM1 started shipping in November 2013 for around US$750, including the compact 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS kit lens. ConsĬan be awkward to use with larger lenses Rear dial is easy to accidentally press Lacks a hot-shoe for EVF or external flash Weak built-in flash 1/50s flash sync No 1080p60 video No external headphone jack or mic input. Large Four Thirds sensor is impressive for a camera this small Shares sensor and processor of GX7 Excellent image quality with class-leading high ISO performance Responsive all-around performer AF system is fast and accurate Easy to use and responsive touchscreen Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features Lightweight and pocketable design makes it easy to carry everywhere.

The GM1 really feels like the first truly 'micro' Micro Four Thirds camera - it's the pocketable point-and-shoot camera for photographers who hate point-and-shoot cameras. With fast AF, excellent high ISO performance and the vast flexibility of the Micro Four Thirds lens system, the necessary compromises such as reduced video framerates, lack of body-based IS and slower mechanical shutter speeds and flash sync are altogether minor quibbles. Panasonic finds a way to squeeze the power and performance of the GX7 into a lightweight, slim and well-built body.

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