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.

Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone

Nokia Lumia 1020

From $75
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 smartphone

Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1

From $349
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Head to head

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
Price$75$349
Our rating7/108/10
Battery2,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Wired charging—18W
RAM (max)—2 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Screen size4.5 in4.7 in
Main camera41 MP20 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)158 g204 g
ReleasedJul 2013Sep 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. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia Lumia 1020 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
TypeAMOLED, PureMotion HD+IPS LCD
Size4.5 inches4.7 inches
Resolution768 x 1280 pixels1080 x 1920 pixels (~469 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Platform

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8960)Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz KraitQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 225Adreno 330

Memory

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
Internal32GB or 64GB16GB 2GB RAM
RAM2GB—
Card slotNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB

Main Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
Sensor41 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/1.5" sensor, OIS (PureView, Carl Zeiss optics)—
FeaturesXenon flash, LED video light, mechanical shutter, RAW (DNG) captureRAW image capture, physical shutter button, manual control ring for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, LED flash
Video1080p@30fps4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps
Modules—20 MP, 1" sensor, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), Leica DC Elmarit lens, autofocus

Selfie Camera

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
Sensor1.2 MP, f/2.4—
Video720p1080p
Modules—1.1 MP

Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
TypeLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
ChargingQi wireless charging (with optional cover)18W wired, QC2

Body

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
Dimensions130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mm135.4 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.
Weight158 g204 g (7.20 oz)
BuildPolycarbonate body—
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM

Comms

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE/aptX4.0, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
RadioFM RadioFM radio (market dependent)
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS

Launch

Nokia Lumia 1020Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1
AnnouncedJuly 2013September 2014
StatusDiscontinuedReleased December 2014 (Europe), Summer 2015 (USA)
Release DateJuly 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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