Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Refreshed by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010
Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon M3 and Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and G10 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and G10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe M3 was announced 4 years after the G10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M3 matches up against the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Panasonic G10
M3 | G10 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | August 2010 | Newer by 55 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Canon M3
G10 | M3 |
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Common features in the Canon M3 and Panasonic G10
M3 | G10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon M3 and Panasonic G10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M3 vs the G10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and G10 is 85 and 72 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and G10.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M3 will produce greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.2fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 366g (0.81 lbs) | 388g (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1169 | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $481 | $550 |