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Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M100
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M200 and Panasonic G9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M200 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was launched 23 months after the G9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M200 grades versus the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic G9

 M200 G9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019November 2017Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon M200

 G9 M200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic G9

 M200 G9 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M200 vs the G9.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and G9 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and G9.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon M200 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
82
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
75
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
89
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging info
Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-25 2017-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
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 SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 658 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $549 $1,500