Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 41 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 204 g |
| Released | Jul 2013 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Nokia Lumia 1020 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, PureMotion HD+ | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 768 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~469 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960) | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Sensor | 41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5" sensor, OIS (PureView, Carl Zeiss optics) | — |
| Features | Xenon flash, LED video light, mechanical shutter, RAW (DNG) capture | RAW image capture, physical shutter button, manual control ring for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 20 MP, 1" sensor, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), Leica DC Elmarit lens, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Sensor | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 720p | 1080p |
| Modules | — | 1.1 MP |
Battery
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging (with optional cover) | 18W wired, QC2 |
Body
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm | 135.4 x 68 x 21.1 mm (5.33 x 2.68 x 0.83 in) - Note: 21.1mm at thickest point due to camera lens, thinnest part is around 15.2mm. |
| Weight | 158 g | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
| Build | Polycarbonate body | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/aptX | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio (market dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Nokia Lumia 1020 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2013 | September 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released December 2014 (Europe), Summer 2015 |
| Release Date | July 22, 2013 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — 2,000 mAh for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 2,600 mAh for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Which is lighter, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
Nokia Lumia 1020 — 158 g for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus 204 g for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Which is newer, Nokia Lumia 1020 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — Jul 2013 for the Nokia Lumia 1020 versus Sep 2014 for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1.
Is the Nokia Lumia 1020 or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 rated higher?
We rate the Nokia Lumia 1020 7/10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 8/10.
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