Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was manufactured 3 years after the GX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M10 matches up vs the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon M10 comes with 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 GX1 has specifications of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M10 and the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GX1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and GX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.