Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 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
- Revealed August 2017
- Old Model is Canon M10
- Newer Model is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M100 was introduced 6 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the M100 matches up vs the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic GF2
M100 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | February 2011 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Canon M100
GF2 | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF2
M100 | GF2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M100 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Examine the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M100 compared to the GF2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and GF2 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and GF2.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M100 will offer more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger M100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-08-29 | 2011-02-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.1fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 pounds) | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1272 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $449 | $330 |