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GM1 vs TZ100

Quick take: The TZ100 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the GM1 is the most affordable.

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 GM1Lumix · 2013TZ100Lumix · 2016
Price £284 used£205 usedBest
Sensor 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS20.1MP 1-inch MOS
Resolution 16.0MP20.1MPBest
Video Full HD 1080i/24p4K/25p, Full HD 50p
Autofocus Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AFContrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.)Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate 5fps (4fps with continuous AF)10fps (6fps with continuous AF)Best
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA)~300 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 204g (with battery)Best312g (with battery)
Dimensions 98.5 × 54.9 × 30.4mm110.5 × 64.5 × 44.3mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (screen only)Electronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Micro Four ThirdsFixed Leica 10x zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent, f/2.8-5.9)
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, micro HDMIWi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B

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
GM1
TZ100
Portrait
3.5/10
4.1/10
Street
6.1/10
6.4/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
2.1/10
2.5/10
Documentary
3.2/10
3.6/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
3.9/10
Landscape
3.7/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
4.1/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.5/10
4.5/10
Food
4.4/10
3.9/10
Macro
4.1/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.6/10
3.8/10
Astrophotography
3.4/10
2.3/10
Filmmaking
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3.0/10

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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