Canon 1000D vs Panasonic GM1

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1000D vs Panasonic GM1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1000D was released 6 years earlier than the GM1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1000D matches up against the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D has physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1000D vs Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1000D vs the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and GM1 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and GM1.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1000D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.