Canon M vs Panasonic GM5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon M and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively close but the M (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The M was brought out 3 years before the GM5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the M matches up versus the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M has got 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon M and Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M and the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and GM5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and GM5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.