Canon M10 vs Panasonic G5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon M10 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was introduced 3 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M10 matches up against the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M10 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 versus the G5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and G5 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and G5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M10 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.