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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M100
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon M200 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The M200 was brought out 8 years after the GF3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M200 scores against the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic GF3

 M200 GF3 
LaunchedSeptember 2019August 2011More modern by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Canon M200

 GF3 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic GF3

 M200 GF3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M200 and Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M200 and the GF3.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and GF3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and GF3.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M200 will render more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher M200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
74
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
89
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
58
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing mic port
32
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic GF3
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-25 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 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 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 264 grams (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $549 $360