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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 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
  • Released September 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M100
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Photography Glossary

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon M200 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M200 was announced 5 years after the GM5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M200 grades vs the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic GM5

 M200 GM5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019September 2014More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Canon M200

 GM5 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic GM5

 M200 GM5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M200 and Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M200 and the GM5.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and GM5.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M200 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M200 will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer M200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
82
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (211g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography factors
74
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography features
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography features
89
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
not so great battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (211 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic GM5
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2014-09-15
Body design 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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 211g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 315 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 DMW-BLH7
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $549 $966