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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Canon M100
(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
  • Released August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and GF7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was manufactured 2 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M100 matches up versus the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic GF7

 M100 GF7 
LaunchedAugust 2017February 2015More modern by 32 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Canon M100

 GF7 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF7

 M100 GF7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M100 vs the GF7.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and GF7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent M100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
82
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography information
66
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
51
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
81
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
70
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Panasonic GF7
 Canon EOS M100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-29 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 302 grams (0.67 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
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 All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $308