Canon M vs Panasonic GF7

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon M versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very similar but the M (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M was introduced 3 years prior to the GF7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M grades versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M versus the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M and GF7 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M and GF7.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.