Canon M vs Panasonic GF1

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M was unveiled 2 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M grades vs the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M comes with external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M compared to the GF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and GF1 is 89 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M and GF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher M provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.