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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Panasonic GX850
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic GX850

 M10 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Canon M10

 GX850 M10 
RevealedJanuary 2017October 2015More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic GX850

 M10 GX850 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

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

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography factors
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography features
Panasonic GX850 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography details
59
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (255 shots)
52
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M10
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
74
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (255 CIPA)
79
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography highlights
66
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (255 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Panasonic GX850
 Canon EOS M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
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