Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic GM1
M10 | GM1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | December 2013 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon M10
GM1 | M10 |
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Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic GM1
M10 | GM1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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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 |