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Canon M vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
65
Overall
56

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH1
  • New Model is Panasonic GH3
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Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very well matched but the M (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The M was unveiled 17 months later than the GH2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M matches up versus the GH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Panasonic GH2

 M GH2 
RevealedJuly 2012March 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Canon M

 GH2 M 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Panasonic GH2

 M GH2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M and the GH2.

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M and GH2 is 89 and 70 respectively.

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and GH2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Street photography factors
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography information
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography information
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
46
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography highlights
63
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (330 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging highlights
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Panasonic GH2
 Canon EOS MPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-23 2011-03-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 60
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light rating 827 655
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $510 $1,000