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Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released September 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M100
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M200 and Panasonic S1, 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 S1 (24MP) is pretty close but the M200 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was introduced 8 months after the S1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M200 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic S1

 M200 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2019Newer by 8 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon M200

 S1 M200 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic S1

 M200 S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M200 and the S1.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The M200 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer M200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
75
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
89
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2019-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 315 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $549 $2,498