Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,430 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 200 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max). Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 and Samsung Galaxy K Zoom are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~469 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | — |
Platform
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 4.4.4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Exynos 5 Hexa (Exynos 5260) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Hexa-core (2x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Mali-T624 |
Memory
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 8GB, 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 20 MP, 1" sensor, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), Leica DC Elmarit lens, autofocus | — |
| Features | RAW image capture, physical shutter button, manual control ring for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, LED flash | Pro Suggest mode, separate focus and exposure areas |
| Video | 4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps (slow motion without audio) |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, 1/2.3" sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm), OIS, Xenon flash, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 1.1 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p | — |
| Single | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2430 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC2 | — |
Body
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Dimensions | 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. | 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm (5.41 x 2.79 x 0.65 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | 2014, April |
| Status | Released December 2014 (Europe), Summer 2015 (USA) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — 2,600 mAh for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus 2,430 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is lighter, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom — 204 g for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is newer, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — Sep 2014 for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom rated higher?
We rate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 6/10.
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