Canon M100 vs Panasonic GM1

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon M100 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was introduced 3 years after the GM1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M100 matches up versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 enjoys outside measurements 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 GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M100 compared to the GM1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M100 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger M100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.