Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic GM1

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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic GM1

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P7700 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon P7800
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GM5
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Differences

Nikon P7700 advantages over Panasonic GM1

Less expensive
$500 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic GM1 advantages over Nikon P7700

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GM1 test data on DxO Mark P7700 test data on DxO Mark

660 vs 191 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
30 mm vs 50 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.3 fps vs 8.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Much improved, sleeker camera design doesn't mimic the competition; Sharp 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen swivels to the side, letting you compose shots from difficult angles; Brighter lens performs better in low light; Fast burst mode; Full HD movies.
Some photographers will miss having an optical viewfinder; Slower autofocus and single-shot cycle times when capturing RAW images; Shallow buffer; No one-touch video button.
Read our Nikon P7700 Review

Large Four Thirds sensor is impressive for a camera this small; Shares sensor and processor of GX7; Excellent image quality with class-leading high ISO performance; Responsive all-around performer; AF system is fast and accurate; Easy to use and responsive touchscreen; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Lightweight and pocketable design makes it easy to carry everywhere.
Can be awkward to use with larger lenses; Rear dial is easy to accidentally press; Lacks a hot-shoe for EVF or external flash; Weak built-in flash; 1/50s flash sync; No 1080p60 video; No external headphone jack or mic input.
Read our Panasonic GM1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G15

Nikon P7700

Canon G15

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$650
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Canon G15

Panasonic GM1

Canon G15

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Canon G15

Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7700

Canon G16

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Canon G16

Panasonic GM1

Canon G16

$479
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Canon G16

Compared to Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Nikon P7800

Panasonic GM1

Nikon P7800

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Nikon P7700

Panasonic GM5

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Nikon P7700

Panasonic GF7

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

$479
4/3

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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