Canon M200 vs Panasonic G1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon M200 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M200 was brought out 10 years later than the G1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M200 grades vs the G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M200 vs the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and G1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M200 will give you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer M200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.