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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Launched September 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M100
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M200 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty similar but the M200 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was introduced 4 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M200 grades versus the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Panasonic GX8

 M200 GX8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019July 2015Fresher by 52 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon M200

 GX8 M200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M200 and Panasonic GX8

 M200 GX8 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M200 has got outside dimensions 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 GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M200 and Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M200 against the GX8.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M200 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and GX8.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M200 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern M200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Street photography advice
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
75
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
89
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
73
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M200
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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Canon M200 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Panasonic GX8
 Canon EOS M200Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-25 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.66 pounds) 487 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $898