Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Launched October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon M100
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M10 was released 6 years after the GF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M10 grades versus the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic GF1
| M10 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2015 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Canon M10
| GF1 | M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic GF1
| M10 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 offers outer dimensions 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 GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the GF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GF1 is 88 and 85 respectively.
Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GF1.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M10 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.6fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 301g (0.66 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 753 | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 255 images | 380 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $599 | $400 |
