Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Announced August 2017
- Replaced the Canon M10
- Successor is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon M100 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M100 was brought out 7 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M100 matches up against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic G2
M100 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 87 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon M100
G2 | M100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic G2
M100 | G2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Canon M100 and Panasonic G2 in our newest 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)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 vs the G2.
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and G2 is 88 and 72 respectively.
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and G2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer M100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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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 G2 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2010-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.1 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302g (0.67 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $449 | $1,000 |