Canon M vs Panasonic G10

Let's examine more closely at the Canon M vs Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and G10 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M was manufactured 24 months after the G10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M scores vs the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M compared to the G10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M and G10 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and G10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer M should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.