Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 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 S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 208 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Jul 2013 |
Summary: Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is ahead on ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~469 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Exynos 4212 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC, up to 64GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 8GB (approx. 5GB user available), 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 20 MP, 1" sensor, f/2.8, 28mm (wide), Leica DC Elmarit lens, autofocus | 16 MP, 1/2.33" BSI CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm equivalent), f/3.1-6.3 lens |
| Features | RAW image capture, physical shutter button, manual control ring for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, LED flash | Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Xenon flash, LED light, control lens ring, various Smart Modes |
| Video | 4K@15fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps, slow motion 768x512@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 1.1 MP | 1.9 MP |
| Video | 1080p | Not specified |
Battery
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC2 | — |
| Capacity | — | 2330 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 13 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 57 h |
Body
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 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. | 125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm |
| Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) | 208 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 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, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, MHL-enabled |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | June 2013 |
| Status | Released December 2014 (Europe), Summer 2015 (USA) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — 2,600 mAh for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus 2,330 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which has more RAM, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom — 2 GB for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which is lighter, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — 204 g for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Which is newer, Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom?
Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 — Sep 2014 for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 versus Jul 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom rated higher?
We rate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 6/10.
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