Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1
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![Canon EOS M100 front Canon EOS M100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M100/Canon-M100-front.jpg)
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon M10
- Later Model is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Introduced January 2009
- New Model is Panasonic G2
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon M100 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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The M100 was revealed 8 years after the G1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M100 matches up vs the G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic G1
M100 | G1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 105 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Canon M100
G1 | M100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic G1
M100 | G1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Canon M100 versus Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 and the G1.
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and G1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M100 will render more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer M100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.1 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $0 |