Lumix GM1 still relevant in 2025

[softmarmotte]

Why did I start with the M43 system ? Size and weight

What's happened over the last few years ? Cameras have become bigger and heavier and more 'Pro' lenses have been introduced

What do I want ? More lightweight up to date options

With that in mind I was looking for a Lumix GM5 for some time. None to be had, so I eventually thought I' give the GM1 a go at around 400 eur. A bargain I thought

I know I did all the research but I was still surprise it's identical in size to the Sony RX100 that SWMBO 'borrowed' and never returned. With the invisible Lumix 12-32 on it is an absolute gem for carrying on a walk. In a pocket or in the hand. I put the Oly plastic fantastic in the other pocket and I have 12-150mm covered

16mp is more than enough for up to A3 prints (I rarely do) and for a lrge PC screen also

I don't need it to be a do all camera - birding, sport, low light - just a great thing to take on a day hike

The menu is limted and a bit tricky but then using the C buttons and Q Menu it's easily customisable.

AF is as good as it needs to be - of course it's missing the computational stuff but that's not what I need with this camera

I am more than happy with it and realise it doesn't matter that OM and Panasonic have gone size crazy, this little fella will do me nicely

A few pics are on my Flickr for anyone doubting the quality

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[Tom Caldwell]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

 

[GutiWong]

Why did I start with the M43 system ? Size and weight

What's happened over the last few years ? Cameras have become bigger and heavier and more 'Pro' lenses have been introduced

What do I want ? More lightweight up to date options

With that in mind I was looking for a Lumix GM5 for some time. None to be had, so I eventually thought I' give the GM1 a go at around 400 eur. A bargain I thought

I know I did all the research but I was still surprise it's identical in size to the Sony RX100 that SWMBO 'borrowed' and never returned. With the invisible Lumix 12-32 on it is an absolute gem for carrying on a walk. In a pocket or in the hand. I put the Oly plastic fantastic in the other pocket and I have 12-150mm covered

16mp is more than enough for up to A3 prints (I rarely do) and for a lrge PC screen also

I don't need it to be a do all camera - birding, sport, low light - just a great thing to take on a day hike

The menu is limted and a bit tricky but then using the C buttons and Q Menu it's easily customisable.

AF is as good as it needs to be - of course it's missing the computational stuff but that's not what I need with this camera

I am more than happy with it and realise it doesn't matter that OM and Panasonic have gone size crazy, this little fella will do me nicely

A few pics are on my Flickr for anyone doubting the quality

You remind me to purchase a E-P7 before it is discontinued.

 

[softmarmotte]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

Unfortunately Tom I've not seen a GM5 for sale in over 6 months and a decent one in more than a year. The lack of EVF doesn't bother mean on a daily hike camera

Sadly camera manufacturers don't believe/understand in loss leaders

 

[Richard2Go]

I use my GM1 all the time, my 14mm f2.5 is basically glued to it. The GM1 is still great as a travel camera, I use it for discreet photos when I want to walk around a city and not be weighed down with gear, or if there is a legit concern about theft. Total weight of camera and lens is 259g, and I carry an extra battery and small cleaning cloth in a Lowepro belt pouch. Yes, it has some faults and weaknesses, it’s too bad there was never a GM2, but I’ve learned to work around the GM1's shortcomings. I was very happy with the results not long ago when I went to Brazil, it was the only camera and lens I took (although I didn’t go to the Amazon or any wilderness areas, where of course the GM1 would not have been a good option).

The GM1 is also great for family shots when a larger camera, even a larger M4/3 camera, might be a distraction. Some of the best pictures of my toddler grandson were taken with the GM1/14mm combo.

Here are a few Brazil shots with the GM1 and 14mm, in Rio and just outside the northeast city of Recife.

 

[bluevellet]

Why did I start with the M43 system ? Size and weight

What's happened over the last few years ? Cameras have become bigger and heavier and more 'Pro' lenses have been introduced

What do I want ? More lightweight up to date options

With that in mind I was looking for a Lumix GM5 for some time. None to be had, so I eventually thought I' give the GM1 a go at around 400 eur. A bargain I thought

I know I did all the research but I was still surprise it's identical in size to the Sony RX100 that SWMBO 'borrowed' and never returned. With the invisible Lumix 12-32 on it is an absolute gem for carrying on a walk. In a pocket or in the hand. I put the Oly plastic fantastic in the other pocket and I have 12-150mm covered

16mp is more than enough for up to A3 prints (I rarely do) and for a lrge PC screen also

I don't need it to be a do all camera - birding, sport, low light - just a great thing to take on a day hike

The menu is limted and a bit tricky but then using the C buttons and Q Menu it's easily customisable.

AF is as good as it needs to be - of course it's missing the computational stuff but that's not what I need with this camera

I am more than happy with it and realise it doesn't matter that OM and Panasonic have gone size crazy, this little fella will do me nicely

A few pics are on my Flickr for anyone doubting the quality

Though I switched to the GM5 a few years ago, a tiny camera with which you can change lenses is still very desirable and the GM1 fits the bill.


If you understand the limitations of the GM series (no IBIS, lack of speed, no weather-sealing, 1/500 mechanical shutter, rolling Eshutter...) and work around them, it's a power tool nonetheless.

 

[FrankS009]

The old saying: the best camera is the one you have with you, still applies. And the GM5, in my case, has been with me a lot.

F.



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"What's the use of having a great depth of field if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?" - W. Eugene Smith

 

[sillycornlotty]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

 

[sillycornlotty]

You remind me to purchase a E-P7 before it is discontinued.

Agreed, trust your instinct, E-P7 might get hyped up some years later.

 

[uniball]

Just came back from a morning walk on the beach. GM1, P30/2.8 Macro this time. A lovely photography tool , my default carry.

Re the EP7: I bought one to replace the GM1. It didn’t. GM1 far nice UI and simpler. But the EP7 is an excellent backup and, if IBIS is desirable, there's nothing like it out there.

 

[Tom Caldwell]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

 

[GutiWong]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

If you don't need IBIS, the new Fuji X-M5 is also a great compact camera.

 

[Isola Verde]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

Other than (rather stupidly) having bought the G100, not G100D, that pairing will be what I take on our next travels - give or take maybe swapping the 35-100 for 42.5 1.7 prime?




Stills only, no video - with my only regret that they didn't give the G100 series a Panorama mode!

Peter

 

[softmarmotte]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

If you don't need IBIS, the new Fuji X-M5 is also a great compact camera.

But the EP7 weighs 50% more than the GM1. The GM1 is not too small for me

 

[Im Broke]

Neat minimalist unit.

Be great to see the series available new again.

 

[Smallish Light Cheap]

I'd really like cameras of this ilk be made new again - with some improvements of course.

 

[Isola Verde]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

If you don't need IBIS, the new Fuji X-M5 is also a great compact camera.

But the EP7 weighs 50% more than the GM1. The GM1 is not too small for me

Just what does a P7 user get, in exchange for lugging around those extra 130 grams?
+
A variably-tilting rear screen, rather than a fixed one
20MP sensor, from 16MP
An IBIS system, rated at 4.5 stops
Good grips (for fingers on front, thumb on rear) - vs neither
Two adjustment dials on top plate vs failure-prone "wheel" on rear
In-body battery charging
Battery rated at 360 shots - vs 230 from the one in GM5
1/4000th manual shutter, not 1/500th
Flash sync speed of up to 1/250th, rather than to 1/50th
+
+
I know I was sold on first sight of its specs - and went on to buy two of them, long after selling the GM1.
+
Still unsure about keeping the GM5, but that can at least be made more comfortable to hold...


Stick-on finger grip from Sony RX100 series + DSLRKIT Thumbs Up Grip in the hotshoe

Peter

 

[Tom Caldwell]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

If you don't need IBIS, the new Fuji X-M5 is also a great compact camera.

But the EP7 weighs 50% more than the GM1. The GM1 is not too small for me

Just what does a P7 user get, in exchange for lugging around those extra 130 grams?
+
A variably-tilting rear screen, rather than a fixed one
20MP sensor, from 16MP
An IBIS system, rated at 4.5 stops
Good grips (for fingers on front, thumb on rear) - vs neither
Two adjustment dials on top plate vs failure-prone "wheel" on rear
In-body battery charging
Battery rated at 360 shots - vs 230 from the one in GM5
1/4000th manual shutter, not 1/500th
Flash sync speed of up to 1/250th, rather than to 1/50th
+
+
I know I was sold on first sight of its specs - and went on to buy two of them, long after selling the GM1.
+
Still unsure about keeping the GM5, but that can at least be made more comfortable to hold...


Stick-on finger grip from Sony RX100 series + DSLRKIT Thumbs Up Grip in the hotshoe

Peter

It's not a feature count. The GM series is valid simply because it is the smallest full function systems camera body in the M4/3 mount system.

We put up with the tiny sizes as the size is why they are attractive.

If we want more user conveniences we simply buy a larger M4/3 systems camera body to get them. There are better specified larger M4/3 bodies than the P7.

--
Tom Caldwell

 

[JohnClif]

Maybe it's me, but the Olympus E-PL7 is just a smidge bigger and heavier and has IBIS (a game changer with slower lenses like the Oly 14-42 EZ pancake lens) to allow for lower shutter speeds (and ISOs) with sharp photos, and a tilting screen that lets you rest the camera on a handrail, a table , etc., to get a steady shot. Any shirt, jacket, or vest pocket tnat will hold one will hold the other with the same lens.

At a certain point, smaller becomes too small. IMO the E-PL7 is the Goldilocks camera for those concerned with size... it's just right.

 

[uniball]

Yes it is still relevant. Just a pity that you didn't not persist with the GM5 project as the GM5 is a more complete functional camera with a quite useable evf.

I don't know how many users were introduced to M4/3 via the GM1 - I was also and have hang around and invested in the mount system generally to reward Panasonic, Olympus and OMS quite royally with sales of associated gear.

It is somewhat surprising that the GM series was discontinued as I wonder just how much unsung "on-business" these two little GeMs created for M4/3 in general that was not recognised.

Sometimes a manufacturer has to realise that a less profitable item can be creating much revenue in not directly related sales areas.

While the GM5 is great in many regards, it lacks some features the GM1 proposes. For example, it lacks the internal flash you could use anytime, it isn't smallest among all, it lacks a larger LCD screen that GM1 provides, in exchange of a very tiny viewfinder.

I agree that GM5 is a great camera, no doubt of that. However, GM1 also hold its charm, especially when pairing it with the 12-32, 14 F2.5, 20 1.7 and the Olympus 15 F8, 9 F8 Len Caps Lens. Its overall smaller package would become very apparent.

I would consider keeping both if I ever encounter another GM5 in the wild......or if Panasonic is going to release a GM100, with pop-up EVF + internal flash, 20MP CMOS, TypeC charging, ultra thin OLED tilting screen, in a package of GM1, I would pay anything for that.

It is already available and called a G100D. There is no way you are going to package down a G100D camera into a GM1 size format.

But you could buy one of the Sony R100 (type) packages which might suit your specification.

Strangely one day we might be wondering much the same thing about the G100/D (type). That we wished we had bought one when they were still available and very affordable.

GM1 successor: E-P7

GM5 successor: G100D

E-P7 is a much better compact camera than GM-1. GM-1 is too small; even the Pana 20mm F1.7 too large for it. The camera cannot stay flat on table.

E-P7 has IBIS, 2 dials, better AF, tilt screen, 1/4000 shutter speed, smoother UI, larger battery and grip.

If you don't need IBIS, the new Fuji X-M5 is also a great compact camera.

I have both. Reading a spec sheet you’re absolutely right. But in use, the GM1 is way more fun to shoot. A result of a much better control set, exposure algorithms and UI.