Canon M vs Panasonic G7

Below, we are looking at the Canon M vs Panasonic G7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M was introduced 3 years before the G7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M grades against the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M and the G7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and G7 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M and G7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M will be behind with regard to sensor technology.