Canon M100 vs Panasonic G2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and G2 is 88 and 72 respectively.

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.