Canon M vs Panasonic GX9

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon M and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was released 6 years before the GX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M matches up versus the GX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M offers external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M vs the GX9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M and GX9 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and GX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX9 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M will be behind in sensor technology.