Canon M3 vs Panasonic G7

Here is a in depth review of the Canon M3 vs Panasonic G7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and G7 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was brought out 3 months earlier than the G7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M3 scores versus the G7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M3 vs the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and G7 is 85 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and G7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.