Canon M vs Panasonic GH3

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon M versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very well matched but the M (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M was released about the same time to the GH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M scores vs the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon M offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M vs the GH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and GH3 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and GH3.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.