Canon M10 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon M10 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was introduced 14 months after the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M10 grades vs the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 versus the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M10 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.