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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon M10 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 23 months after the GM1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M10 grades against the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic GM1

 M10 GM1 
RevealedOctober 2015December 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon M10

 GM1 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic GM1

 M10 GM1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 enjoys outside dimensions 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 GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M10 and Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 versus the GM1.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GM1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M10 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher M10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (204g)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
59
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (255 CIPA)
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
74
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (255 CIPA)
74
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (255 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
35
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Panasonic GM1
 Canon EOS M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-10-12 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.6 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.7
DXO Low light rating 753 660
Other
Battery life 255 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $750