Canon M vs Panasonic G100
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Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic G100
M | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon M
G100 | M | |||
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Introduced | June 2020 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 96 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic G100
M | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon M versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |