Canon M3 vs Panasonic G1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 vs Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and G1 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was released 6 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M3 scores vs the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M3 vs the G1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and G1 is 85 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and G1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M3 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.