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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX7
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly close but the M100 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was introduced 2 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M100 matches up vs the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic GX8

 M100 GX8 
ReleasedAugust 2017July 2015Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon M100

 GX8 M100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic GX8

 M100 GX8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M100 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M100 compared to the GX8.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and GX8.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M100 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M100 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
81
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 shots)
73
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Panasonic GX8
 Canon EOS M100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2015-07-16
Physical type 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 surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.67 pounds) 487 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 12.6
DXO Low light score 1272 806
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $898