Canon M10 vs Panasonic G10

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M10 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and G10 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 5 years later than the G10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M10 grades vs the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M10 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M10 and the G10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and G10 is 88 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and G10.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon M10 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.