Canon M10 vs Panasonic G1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M10 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and G1 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was announced 6 years later than the G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M10 matches up vs the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and G1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M10 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent M10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.