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Is the Panasonic GM1 good for Portrait Photography?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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Panasonic GM1 Portrait Photography Score

AVERAGE
Panasonic GM1 has a score of 40 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Panasonic GM1 Review

Panasonic GM1 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Panasonic GM1's 16.0MP resolution is not the best in its class but you can still manage relatively large prints of your portrait shots and crop without losing too much detail.
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Panasonic GM1 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Micro Four Thirds mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Panasonic GM1.
No Built-in Viewfinder
In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

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Panasonic GM1 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X1D

Compare GM1 vs X1D

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #35
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #32

Hasselblad X1D
Imaging 98
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare GM1 vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #13
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #11

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging 96
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 92
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 98
Landscape

Sony A7c

Compare GM1 vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #30
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #29

Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 96
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 94
Landscape

Sigma fp L

Compare GM1 vs fp L

61 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Leica L Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #48
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #40

Sigma fp L
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6500

Compare GM1 vs A6500

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #76
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #57

Sony Alpha a6500
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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