Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 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
- Released October 2015
- Successor is Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon M10 versus Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The M10 was brought out 15 months earlier than the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M10 matches up against the GX850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic GX850
M10 | GX850 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Canon M10
GX850 | M10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | October 2015 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic GX850
M10 | GX850 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides exterior measurements 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 GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Canon M10 versus Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M10 versus the GX850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and GX850.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M10 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-10-12 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 753 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $548 |