Canon M vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a extended review of the Canon M versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close but the M (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was manufactured 4 years before the GX8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M scores versus the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M offers physical 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) and the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Canon M versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M and the GX8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M and GX8 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and GX8.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.