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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Announced September 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M100
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M200 was revealed 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the M200 matches up against the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic GF8

 M200 GF8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019February 2016More recent by 44 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Canon M200

 GF8 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic GF8

 M200 GF8 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about 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 GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M200 compared to the GF8.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and GF8.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M200 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M200 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
65
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography information
Panasonic GF8 Street photography information
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography features
75
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M200
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
89
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
33
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic GF8
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-25 2016-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $549 $549