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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
407 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 407 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the image quality and size. The usability and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical reviews about the connectivity and battery. There are some mixed reviews about the exposure.
portability, performance, usability, size, image quality
viewfinder, battery, connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the performance and usability are on the whole positive. The size and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the durability and exposure. There are mixed comments on the color and price.
portability, image quality, size, usability, performance
exposure, durability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality and performance. The usability and portability are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the battery. Some have doubts about the viewfinder.
size, portability, usability, performance, image quality
viewfinder
95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the viewfinder and image quality. The size and portability also get good feedback.
portability, size, image quality, viewfinder
100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 review
It may look like a pocket camera, but Panasonic's Lumix GM1 is a serious Micro Four Thirds shooter that lets you swap lenses.
Panasonic deserves a round of applause for designing a very compact and lightweight interchangeable lens camera. Overall, the camera is capable of taking good pictures, but performance is a bit uneven. With that said, we feel you’re giving up way too...
Jul, 2014
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pcworld.com)
Gavin Stoker
Panasonic's smallest interchangeable lens boasts a 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor.
Compact and sturdy ; Diminutiveness doesn’t unduly affected handling ; Great image quality
So-so battery life ; Touch sensitive on-screen icons and physical buttons are small ; No eye-level viewfinder
The general impression of the Lumix DMC-GM1 is a very positive one—it feels like nit picking to describe the battery life as so-so at just over 200 images, which is no better than a humble snapshot camera costing a quarter of the price. But the images...
May, 2014
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 is the smallest interchangeable lens digital camera you can buy. It's not as full-featured as some other models, but you can't argue with its size or performance.
Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Allison Johnson (dpreview.com)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Review
Not quite a day after Sony made its announcement of two mirrorless cameras with full frame sensors, Panasonic unveiled something of a very different shape: the Lumix DMC-GM1, a pocketable camera with a 16 megapixel Four Thirds sensor. It uses the same...
Extremely small and lightweight camera body Very good image quality Reliable transfer of image files over Wi-Fi Truly silent shutter mode Good touchscreen Nice level of Q.menu and virtual Fn button customizability Compatible with all Micro Four Thirds...
Poor noise reduction JPEG rendering of yellows a bit washed out Low battery capacity Small controls can be fiddly Focus mode dial not especially useful Electronic shutter can produce banding under artificial light Video resolution tops out at 1080 30p...
How well you'll like the GM1 probably depends on what kind of shooter you are. This camera is best suited for casual, every day shooting. Its natural companion is its kit zoom or a small prime, and though it's perfectly happy to accept a telephoto...
Dec, 2013
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1: Tiny camera with big specs
The company's latest interchangeable-lens camera incorporates much of the power of bigger models at a fraction of the size.
Nov, 2013
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH. Review
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH. is a macro lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, but it doesn't get really sharp until you narrow its aperture.
Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Review
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 is one of the smallest compact system cameras in the World. The DMC-GM1 features a Four Thirds-sized 16 megapixel Live MOS image sensor, 1036K-dot touchscreen LCD screen, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, a pop-up flash,...
The 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds format Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1, its maker's smallest CSC ever, provides proof that good things really can occasionally come in small packages – in this instance a body the size of a pack of playing cards.
Dec, 2013
Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)
Panasonic GM1
If you're a photographer who wants a camera that's the size of a point-and-shoot, but with the flexibility and larger sensor of an interchangeable lens camera, then the Panasonic GM1 might just be the camera for you. Panasonic has introduced the...
Feb, 2014
Expert review by : William Brawley Dave Etchells (imaging-resource.com)
Panasonic GM1 Review
Panasonic finds a way to squeeze the power and performance of the GX7 into a lightweight, slim and well-built body. With fast AF, excellent high ISO performance and the vast flexibility of the Micro Four Thirds lens system, the necessary compromises...
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...
Can 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.
Panasonic finds a way to squeeze the power and performance of the GX7 into a lightweight, slim and well-built body. With fast AF, excellent high ISO performance and the vast flexibility of the Micro Four Thirds lens system, the necessary compromises...
Feb, 2014
Expert review by : Michael Hession (gizmodo.com)
Panasonic GM1 Review: A Bite-Size Mirrorless Camera With Pedigree
When Panasonic introduced the Lumix GM1 late last year, it was met with equal parts confusion and wonder. Is it really a good idea to pair such a tiny size with interchangeable lenses? To be honest, we're still not quite sure.
Apr, 2014
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