Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8
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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 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
- Introduced August 2017
- Previous Model is Canon M10
- Replacement is Canon M200
(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

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.

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.

Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Panasonic GX8
M100 | GX8 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | July 2015 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon M100
GX8 | M100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Panasonic GX8
M100 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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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 |