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120N vs GM1
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | GM1Lumix · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £284 used |
| Sensor | — | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | — | Full HD 1080i/24p |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | — | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) |
| Burst Rate | — | 5fps (4fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | — | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 204g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 98.5 × 54.9 × 30.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | None (screen only) |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GM1
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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3.5/10
Street
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6.1/10
Travel
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5.7/10
Wedding & Events
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2.1/10
Documentary
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3.2/10
Sports & Action
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3.1/10
Landscape
—
3.7/10
Wildlife
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4.1/10
Casual
—
4.5/10
Food
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4.4/10
Macro
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4.1/10
Architecture
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3.6/10
Astrophotography
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3.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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