Canon M10 vs Panasonic S5

Below, we are reviewing the Canon M10 and Panasonic S5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and S5 (24MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the M10 scores against the S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M10 compared to the S5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and S5 is 88 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and S5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S5 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.