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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M100
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M200 versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The M200 was brought out 7 years after the GX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M200 scores against the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic GX1

 M200 GX1 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2012More modern by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Canon M200

 GX1 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic GX1

 M200 GX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Canon M200 versus Panasonic GX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M200 vs the GX1.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M200 and GX1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and GX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M200 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer M200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
74
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
89
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (300 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic GX1
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-25 2012-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Venus Engine FHD
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 alias 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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $549 $228