Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8 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
- Revealed August 2017
- Previous Model is Canon M10
- Renewed by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Below is a complete assessment of the Canon M100 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M100 was revealed 19 months later than the GF8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M100 scores against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic GF8
| M100 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2017 |  | February 2016 | More recent by 19 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Canon M100
| GF8 | M100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic GF8
| M100 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 features 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) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M100 versus the GF8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and GF8.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M100 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern M100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-08-29 | 2016-02-15 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.1 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lb) | 266 gr (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 Overall score | 79 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1272 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $449 | $549 |