Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GH3
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-GH3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16.05 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GH3225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GM1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-GH3 and Lumix DMC-GM1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-GH3MetricLumix DMC-GM1
16.05 MPEffective pixels16 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.74 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
14.01 µm²Pixel area14.06 µm²
7.14 MP/cm²Pixel density7.11 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
550 gWeight204 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery Pack Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-GH3 and Lumix DMC-GM1 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GM1 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-GH3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-GM1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GM1
Released in 2013, Lumix DMC-GM1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.