Canon M10 vs Panasonic GF5

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon M10 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was launched 3 years after the GF5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 scores versus the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 against the GF5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GF5 is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and GF5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.