Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1

image quality, portability, performance, screen, price

size, durability, battery

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, performance, portability, image quality, design

flash, stabilizer , connectivity

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Class-leading images ; Handy manual controls ; Shoots RAW

No OIS ; Very expensive ; Feels a little cheap in parts

There’s also a flick switch on the side – or the top plate if we’re looking at the CM1 as a camera – that takes you instantly to the camera app. Plenty of phones offer quick ways to get to the camera, but with the Panasonic CM1 there’s a pleasing...

Large 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor ; Full manual control ; Android 4.4 and 2GB memory

No zoom lens ; Tricky to hold securely ; Expensive

The Panasonic CM1 is impressive, even judged solely as a camera. Who wouldn't want a high-end compact with a 1-inch sensor that will go in a shirt pocket? On top of that, it's a decent Android smartphone too.

Has a better camera than most smartphones ; Has a better screen than most cameras

Very expensive ; No optical image stabilisation ; Chunky and heavy for a phone

A jack of all trades and a master of none, this intriguing hybrid is a valiant attempt – but not quite the do-it-all device we want

The Panasonic Lumix CM1 has a huge image sensor that helps it capture stunning photos, it shoots images in raw format, it's well-built, looks great and has the internal specs to rival most top-end smartphones.

It's far from cheap, it's running an older version of Android, it's quite bulky for everyday use and its raw format images can't be used with most Android apps.

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...

Great camera, HD screen, high-performance processor, expandable memory

Bulky and heavy, 4K video shooting not perfect, expensive

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,...

10fps continuous shooting ; 1inch sensor ; Leica f/2.8 lens ; MicroSD slot ; Dedicated shutter release button ; Control ring around lens ; 4.7inch touch-screen

4K video only recorded at 15fps ; Chunky / larger than most smartphones ; Optical image stabilisation would be nice ; LED flash ; High price

The Panasonic Lumix CM1 is very difficult to compare to other smartphones, and is even difficult to compare with other smartphone / camera crossovers such as the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom, as the CM1 has such a large sensor (and no optical zoom). The price...

Best smartphone camera available. Runs stock Android 4.4. 1-inch image sensor with 28mm f/2.8 prime lens. Captures JPG and Raw images. Lens control ring. 4G LTE connectivity on AT&T and T-Mobile. Android Lollipop upgrade available.

Expensive. 4K video limited to 15fps. Weak LED flash. Thicker than most smartphones. Screen could be brighter. So-so call quality.

Conclusions If you're an Android fan, a photo enthusiast, and want to have the best possible smartphone camera in your pocket at all times, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 is the obvious choice. While its CPU performance isn't quite up to snuff with the...