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Canon M vs Panasonic G100

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
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Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon M versus Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M was introduced 9 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M scores against the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic G100

 M G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon M

 G100 M 
IntroducedJune 2020July 2012More modern by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic G100

 M G100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon M enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M compared to the G100.

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and G100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and G100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography features
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography factors
Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
54
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
63
offers touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging advice
Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS MPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2020-06-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $510 $698