Panasonic GM1
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic GF3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GM1

Best price $400
  • Weighs a little bit less than the GF3 7.2 oz vs 9.31 oz
  • Smaller body size 10 in³ vs 14 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1036k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board GF3 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities GF3 does not have Wi-Fi

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3

Best price
$319
  • Cheaper street price $319 vs $400
  • Has 3D capture capabilities GM1 does not have 3D

What the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic GF3 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic GM1 and the Panasonic GF3

  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe

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