Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic GM1

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Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic GM1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GM1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GM5
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Panasonic GM1

Less expensive
$600 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
77 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Panasonic GM1 advantages over Samsung NX100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GM1 test data on DxO Mark NX100 test data on DxO Mark

660 vs 563 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GM1 test data on DxO Mark NX100 test data on DxO Mark

11.7 vs 10.7 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
279g vs 463g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1037k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.43 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 31 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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.
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.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Panasonic GM1

Sony NEX-5

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Panasonic GM1

Sony NEX-5N

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Panasonic GM1

Sony NEX-6

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Samsung NX100

Panasonic GM5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Samsung NX100

Panasonic GF7

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

$479
4/3

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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