Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

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Side by side comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm and Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 12-32mm lens FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens
Height 5.49 cm 7.19 cm
Width 9.85 cm 12.1 cm
Depth 3.04 cm 5.43 cm
Weight 173 g 399 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 399 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 485 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy SORPLAS
Enclosure Colour Orange | Black Black
Protection - Dust-resistant, moisture-resistant
Digital Zoom 4x 2x
Optical Zoom 2.7x 2.1x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Exmor R CMOS
Total Pixels 16,840,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels 12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 59.94 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
Image Stabiliser Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) Optical (5-axis Steady Shot)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Image Processor Venus Engine BIONZ XR
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Type Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds Zoom lens - 2.1x zoom - 28 - 60 mm - f/4.0-5.6 FE - zoom
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 64mm 42 - 90 mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 20 cm 30 cm
Max View Angle 84 degree(s) 54 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 7 groups / 8 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 37 mm 40.5 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Sony E-mount
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function Aspherical lens, dustproof, linear AF motor, moisture-resistant
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 759
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF -
Face Detection Face Recognition, face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Field of View Crop Factor 2 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
ISO (Max) 25600 409600
Extended ISO (Max) - 409600
Extended ISO (Min) - 40
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO auto (80-12800), ISO 409600, ISO 80-102400, ISO 40
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot -
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 1200
Exposure Modes Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority -
Shooting Programs Handheld night shot, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait -
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome Soft Skin, Background defocus, Time Lapse, Creative Look presets
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Automatic
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) 2500K - 9900K
Shutter Type - Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps -
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/50 sec 1/60sec, 1/30 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV -3-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,036,000 pixels 1,036,800 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding (176°) / rotating (270°)
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE -
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Camera Flash Pop-up flash -
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 4 -
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction -
Red-Eye Reduction Yes -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 H.264, XAVC S, HEVC, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC HS
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, RAW + HEIF
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo (3-Capsule directional)
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage 4592 x 3448
4592 x 3064
4592 x 2584
3232 x 2424
3232 x 2160
3232 x 1824
2272 x 1704
2272 x 1520
1920 x 1080
1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3424 x 3424
2416 x 2416
1712 x 1712
4240 x 2832
2768 x 1848
2128 x 1416
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 4Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Sony NP-FZ100 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 220 shots (with 20mm lens)
Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-23mm lens)
Photo shooting - 570 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 95 minutes (LCD Monitor on)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB 3.2, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, Live streaming, remote control via Bluetooth
Print Standard Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Exif Print support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
USB-C 3.2 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec -
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second 10 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, multi-picture burst, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, face detection, Full-time Live View, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF Built-in speaker, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), slow motion recording, auto-framing, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording, Lens Shading Correction, Picture Profile Preset, focus breathing compensation, 14-bit RAW, proxy recording, Framing Stabilizer, Product Showcase Setting, Multiple Face Recognition, quick motion
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM1K + 12-32mm Sony Alpha ZV-E1L + FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, wind screen, shoulder strap, shoe cap, wind screen adapter
Software Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Advanced Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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