Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DMC-GM1SD1 Merrill
      Predecessor ModelSigma SD1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
      MSRP$749.99 with 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm24 x 16 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel46 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      ProcessorDual TRUE II
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484800 x 3200
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA
      Crop Factor2x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1.5
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/50 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      DxO Low Light ISO660
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Dimensions99 x 55 x 30 mm (3.88 x 2.16 x 1.2")146 x 113 x 80 mm (5.75 x 4.45 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 5.7 x 3.3"7.6 x 7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight1.55 lb3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sigma SD1 Merrill
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Electronic Level Gauge


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