Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1

Overview

While the Panasonic Lumix CM1 is undeniably pricey and bulky, its wealth of photography kit helps it achieve image quality that's unrivalled in the smartphone world. If you love the idea of always having a great camera to hand but don't want to be weighe...

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 29 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

13
Average:

6
Bad:

2

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Last revision on June 29, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Huge image sensor
Shoots images in raw format
Wellbuilt
Looks great
Has the internal specs to rival most topend smartphones
Excellent touchscreen
Manual shooting

Reviewers Didn't Like

Very expensive
No OIS
Runs an older version of Android
Bulky for everyday use
Raw format images can't be used with most Android apps
Choice of some materials are less premium than others
Lacks optical image stabilisation

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Expert reviews and ratings

A camera can make or break a smartphone. The HTC One M9 was a solid phone let down by an average camera, while the iPhone's rear shooter has often been heralded as the reason to own an Apple-made handset. While Panasonic isn't known for smartphones,...

By CyberShark on October 23, 2015

Is it a phone? A camera? Something else? We could get bogged down with terminology but here's what I know for sure: within minutes of firing up Panasonic's DMC-CM1 I was capturing snaps that had eluded me for years because my iPhone camera could not...

By techguide.com.au on September 14, 2015

Panasonic is to be congratulated for developing the CM1 as it's a step in a long-sought-after direction; producing truly 'connected' cameras. It also raises the performance bar for future smartphones. For both reasons, we think it merits an Editor's...

By Photo Review Australia on July 16, 2015

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is a peerless smartphone when it comes to imaging, but photographers willing to carry two devices can find a better pocket camera for less...

By PC Mag on June 19, 2015

Connect smartphone reviews are written with the needs of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance and image quality.It's been quite some time since Panasonic was a big name in the smartphone space, but the Lumix DMC-CM1, which was...

By Digital Photography Review on May 27, 2015

Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1. Test model provided by Cyberport.de Panasonic's Lumix DMC-CM1 has a very good camera that is rounded off well with the integrated smartphone. The Full HD screen could surely be a bit brighter, but makes a good impression...

By NotebookCheck on April 05, 2015

Ultimately, the CM1 is neither fish nor fowl. It's an OK phone and a pretty good camera Panasonic has made a strange product here. By smartphone standards, it's an excellent camera squeezed into a chunky, acceptably powerful body. By camera standards,...

By Stuff on March 27, 2015

The Panasonic Lumix CM1 is a perfectly decent mid-range camera with high-end smartphone functionality included. It's on the bulky side, it's certainly not cheap, and it's very much aimed at a niche audience. If you really only want to carry one device,...

By Wired UK on March 11, 2015

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is a 20 megapixel smartphone with a fixed 28mm f/2.8 Leica lens. Running Android 4.4.4 with Wi-Fi, NFC and 3G/4G connectivity, the Panasonic CM1 camera/smartphone features a large 1-inch MOS sensor and is capable of 4K video...

By PhotographyBLOG on February 16, 2015

It may cause irreparable damage to your wallet and pocket, but the Panasonic CM1 produces some of the best photos ever from a phone-like device.

By TrustedReviews on January 26, 2015

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